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Police officer who shot boss jailed for 30 years

Police constable Jackson Kipkoech shot his superior after a confrontation. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Police constable Jackson Kipkoech Konga was sentenced to 30 years in prison on July 24, 2025, by a Nakuru court for the murder of his superior officer, Christopher Kimeli, at the Nakuru K9 Unit.

In delivering the ruling, Justice Julius Nangea acknowledged that Konga had been provoked, but emphasised that he shot his boss at close range, which warranted a severe penalty.

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