March 9, 2025

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Non-custodial jail for woman who killed husband

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A 32-year-old woman who had admitted unintentionally killing her husband, has been committed to a three-year non-custodial sentence.

 This is after a probation report indicated that the woman has a good reputation in her area and the relatives are ready to receive her back.

The court also heard her husband was a troublemaker and the two had led a turbulent living because of him.

Jane Muyantet Malosi had admitted at Loitoktok Law Court, a charge of manslaughter.

 Before Principal Magistrate, Judicaster Nthuku, Muyantet had admitted that on May 24 at Nkutoto area in Kimana location, Loitokitok sub-county, unintentionally caused death of her husband Muyantet Ole Malosi.

According to the prosecution, on the fateful day, the deceased had misused money from crop sales by drinking at nearby pub.

Credit:PD