Christopher Kimeli: Daughter of Nakuru Officer Killed by Colleague in Tears after Justice Is Served
- After a long wait, a grieving family finally got justice for their loved one who was killed by a colleague
- A young lady emotionally narrated to the press the immense impact the loss had on her after the court ruling
- A woman tried to comfort her, but the young lady's agony was too overwhelming, forcing her to step aside momentarily
The family of the Nakuru police officer who was shot dead by his colleague on August 8, 2023, is now relieved after finally getting justice.
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Police constable Jackson Konga murdered Sergeant Christopher Kimeli following a confrontation.
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On Thursday, July 24, the convicted officer was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of killing his boss.
The Nakuru High Court delivered the final verdict in a case that robbed the Kimeli family of an important member.
After the court ruling, the family spoke to the press, with Kimeli's daughter expressing mixed feelings and reactions to the judgment.
"My name is Kipkoech Ruth Jebet. I want to say thank you because we have gotten justice for the loss of my dad. It is so painful that my dad was coming to school for me. It is so painful because I ended up not ever seeing my dad again," she said as she broke down in tears.
Kimeli's daughter appreciates judge, family lawyer
A woman and a man standing beside her consoled her, gently asking if she wanted to step aside and take a break from the press.
She composed herself and gave it another try, drawing strength from the people around her.
"I want to say thank you to the judge and our family lawyer for the justice we have received. Konga did something wrong to our family. We no longer have a dad. We have no one to call a dad," she said, as grief once again overwhelmed her.
She struggled to maintain her composure for a second time, prompting the journalists to move on to the next speaker, giving Ruth a moment to grieve her father.
Kimeli's brother addresses press after court ruling
The woman beside her offered a shoulder for support, sharing in her pain. She removed her spectacles and wiped away a tear as she comforted the heartbroken Ruth.
Kimeli’s brother then stepped in with energy and clarity, delivering a brief history of the events.
"At the time of his death, he was working at the Nakuru Regional Office, K9 Unit, as a sergeant. The person who killed him was his colleague. They both hail from Baringo county. We have been following this murder case, which has come to a close today with the sentencing of Konga.
"The two had worked together for a long time—from Nairobi to Nakuru. They were on a night shift when the incident happened," he explained.
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Nairobi police officer shoots colleague outside nightclub
In another story, in Nairobi, a police officer shot his colleague to death after a quarrel outside a nightclub.
The shooting incident occurred in the Ruaraka area on the morning of Sunday, February 23.
Ezekiel Tarus, the officer involved in the shooting, was apprehended by members of the public as he attempted to flee the scene.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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