A Kibera court has sentenced a suspect to death after convicting him on two counts of robbery with violence, stemming from a night of coordinated attacks in Kawangware’s Madiaba area on November 3, 2024.
Isaac Khanga, along with unidentified accomplices still at large, ambushed unsuspecting victims, using threats and intimidation to steal valuable items.
In the first robbery, he made away with a Tecno phone worth Ksh. 24,000 and Ksh. 30,000 in cash. Later that same night, he struck again, snatching another mobile phone valued at Ksh. 15,000.
The combined loot totaled Ksh. 39,000 in phones and a substantial cash sum. The court determined that Khanga’s actions were calculated and executed with the clear intent to instill fear.
Prosecutor Ann Murage, appearing for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), built a solid case and proved Khanga’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Although others were involved, the court focused squarely on Khanga’s personal accountability. Principal Magistrate Christine Njagi noted that “the death penalty remains constitutional under Kenyan law,” and sentenced him to two death sentences – one for each robbery. However, the second sentence will remain suspended.
Khanga was formally charged on November 15, 2024, and the trial concluded within six months. Magistrate Njagi hailed the swift proceedings as a testament to the judiciary’s commitment to expeditious justice.
