Nakuru Serial Killer's Prison Term Reaches 50 Years After Latest Murder Conviction

Evans Michori Kebwaro has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison for his involvement in the brutal killing of Susan Wambui in Nakuru's Mawanga area on June 21, 2022.

This sentencing comes as Michori, already serving a 28-year term for the murders of two other women, continues to face legal repercussions for his role in a series of violent crimes that disrupted the community in 2022. As the alleged leader of the Confirm gang, Michori turned State witness, confessing to his involvement in the murders.

During the court proceedings, he pleaded guilty, agreeing to testify against his four accomplices implicated in the disturbing events. Justice Julius Nangea, who presided over this latest case, noted that the sentence was determined based on a plea bargain agreement.

“Since the accused already admitted his involvement in the murders and based on the plea bargain entered before this court, he will serve a 10-year jail term,” Justice Nangea stated.

In addition to the latest conviction, Michori has been sentenced separately for the murders of Diana Opicho and Beatrice Akinyi, receiving a 28-year sentence for Opicho's death and 12 years for Akinyi's. These cases were adjudicated by different judges, specifically Justice Hedwigs Ong’udi and Justice Patricia Gichohi, illustrating the intricate nature of these proceedings.

Michori's confession shed light on the gang's methodical approach to the crimes, which began with a meeting at Nakuru South cemetery on June 20, 2022, the night before Wambui's murder. Their strategy involved one gang member distracting the victim while others entered her home, leading to a series of harrowing events that resulted in her death and the subsequent arson of her residence.

The gang's violent activities were not isolated to Wambui; Michori detailed how they also targeted Opicho and Akinyi, executing their crimes with cold efficiency. His allegations depict a gang that showed no mercy, endangering the lives of both women and children during their criminal endeavours. The legal proceedings have been further complicated by Michori's cooperation with law enforcement, as he provides crucial testimony against his alleged accomplices: Kevin Omondi, Josphat Simiyu, Julius Otieno, Dennis Alusiola, and Isaac Kinyanjui.

These individuals are currently facing charges and awaiting trial due to Michori's revelations, which play a pivotal role in the ongoing judicial process. As Michori prepares to testify against his former gang members on February 18, the case remains a focal point for the community which is still recovering from the trauma of these violent incidents.