The prosecution has urged the Milimani High Court to impose a maximum sentence on six people convicted of killing former Juja Member of Parliament George Thuo.
The prosecution informed the court that the convicted individuals showed no remorse and thus should not be granted leniency.
The Six, who comprise of Paul Wanaina Boiyo alias Sheki, Christopher Lumbazio Andika alias Lumba, Andrew Karanja Wainaina, Samuel Kuria Ngungi alias Visi, Esther Ndinda Mulinge, and Ruth Watahi Irungu alias Atlanta, were found guilty of the murder of George Thuo.
The court heard that the convicts jointly murdered the former MP George Thuo at the Porkies Garden Restaurant in Thika Town within Kiambu County in 2013 by poisoning his drink with Cyhalothrine Pesticide.
The prosecutor further requested that the court consider statements from the victim’s family, which were included in the pre-sentence report filed in court.
When given an opportunity to speak, the deceased’s wife told justice Roseline Korir that her husband was in good health before his unexpected death, which occurred while he was in the company of the convicted individuals.
According to the probation officer’s report, the victim’s family called for a fairly lengthy sentence, emphasizing the need for justice.
The court is expected to sentence them on June 21, 2024.
