Two police officers who shot and killed a woman at City Park three years ago have each been sentenced to seven years in jail.
William Kipkorir Chirchir and Godfrey Kipng’etich Kirui were found guilty of manslaughter over the killing ofJanet Wangui Waiyaki in 2018.
Justice Stellah Mutuku rejected their pleas to be handed a non-custodial sentence.
While pleading for a non-custodial sentence, Chirchir and Kirui, told the court that they should have acted differently on the fateful morning of May 20, 2018.
Chirchir, 36, told Justice Stella Mutuku that he is a father of two children- aged seven and one-year-old, plus an aging mother, who depend on him. He said he has been in the police service for 10 years, where he served diligently.
On his part, 28-year-old Kirui also said he is a father of two and besides his family, he has been taking care of his two siblings.
“He pleads for a non-custodial sentence. He is also deeply sorry for what happened,” said his advocate.The duo were found guilty of manslaughter as the court described their action as reckless and use of excessive force.