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Kenyan Man in Toronto Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatally Poisoning a Toddler

Kenyan Man in Toronto Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatally Poisoning a Toddler

Toronto resident Francis Ngugi has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 17 years.

At the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, the 47-year-old Ngugi was convicted of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for deliberately putting poison in 3-year-old Bernice Natanda Wamala's cereal while she was sleeping over at a friend's house in 2021. The three-year-old victim lost her life on March 7, 2021, after ingesting sodium nitrite. The actions were an attempt to cause harm to the friend of the child's mother, Zahra Issa. On Thursday, Ngugi pleaded guilty to the allegations against him and admitted his unhealthy obsession towards Zahra Issa.

The sentencing was delivered by Justice Maureen Forestell at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto on Thursday. Ngugi, who qualifies for parole in 2040, was informed by Forestell that parole approval does not immediately translate into his release given it would be at the discretion of the parole board. Authorities have impeded Ngugi from owning any weapons and have been instructed to end any connections or communications- direct or indirect- with Zahra Issa and her immediate family members. Additionally, he is not allowed to communicate with Bernice's mother Maurine Mirembe unless he obtains explicit consent. Furthermore, communication with any member of Mirembe's family is strictly prohibited.

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Exploring Ngugi's eligibility for parole, Forestell analyzed several factors that could reduce his sentence. This included his status as a first-time offender and his willingness to attend rehabilitative programs. Acknowledging Ngugi's Kenyan origin, Forestell noted that his conviction may result in deportation and that as a bisexual individual, this could lead to him facing prosecution upon returning to his home nation. Thursday's court proceedings also saw Bernice's mother Mirembe issue an impact statement.

On March 7, 2021, Mirembe went to pick up her daughter from a friend's home after a night out. To her dismay, she discovered that the little girl was displaying symptoms of illness. Worryingly, Bernice appeared to be pointing frantically at her stomach and her tongue was visibly grey. According to Mirembe's statement, Bernice's friend was also unwell. As Mirembe shared her account of events, Ngugi kept his eyes downcast and remained silent. According to the provided information, Ngugi developed an intense and possessive fixation on Issa, leading him to plot a plan to harm her.

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  1. GuestNov 3, 2023

    Story does not make sense he became queer after he was sentenced or before.He was harming the child because he was rejected by a woman now he is queer .Vile and evil keep him in Canada angangane na hali yake such beasts are beyond rehabilitation they hate women cannot take rejection and because he is now queer he needs to tupa his affections on his fellow wanaume .

  2. PPPianNov 3, 2023

    Gikuyus in the News for Killer reasons. Kang'ethe😠; then Ngugi👺.
    *I thought Kikuyus infecting the Maasais with STDs in the 60s, 70s and 80s (to Curb the Maasai population and Grabbing their) was the Last and Worst Kikuyu AUTROcitities.
    - They would Tell the unSuspecting Maasai prople that the OOZEing he or She was Having was "a Sign of Fertility" when in Real sense: It was STDs deliberately aimed at KILLING and STERILIZING the Ole community to Undermine their population Growth.

  3. MenyeNov 4, 2023

    PPPian unatumia makamashi na poop badala ya ubongo ukihesabu Ngugi na Kinyanjui ni AGikuyu 7m.

  4. PPPianNov 4, 2023

    Endelea na Matusi: Dada zako wakiEnndelea kuUwawa na kuLimwa (Incest) na Biological brothers zao. WaKikuyu mLirogwa na grandPa Gikuyu who Slept with his 9 daughters to Sire your Nine communities.

  5. MenyeNov 5, 2023

    PPPian uko na joto/muruki/heat na unapaswa kutobwa(na Ngugi ama Kinyanjui) mukundu dipo ujue wao ni wala watu binafsi sio AGikuyu wote.

  6. Sokoro.Nov 3, 2023

    Sad!! Why kill innocent child so that another person can be jailed? You need to rot in jail.

  7. MlandiziNov 3, 2023

    No sense of incarcerating Ngugi. He should be stripped naked and let loose in the coldest region of Canada in the winter; Nunavut. I am sure the polar bears would welcome him with open mouths.

  8. MaxileyNov 3, 2023

    This is a crime for which appropriate punishment has not yet been contrived...The closest one is that suggested @Mlandizi.

  9. PhillyNov 4, 2023

    Very sad. What a beautiful baby

  10. martin ngaruiyaNov 4, 2023

    huyu ataingia huko akiwa tight end atoke akiwa wide receiver.

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