A former police constable, Bernard Ndege, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of brutally murdering his wife, Fenny Bosibori, in a shocking act of domestic violence that rocked the law enforcement community.
In a verdict delivered by Justice Reuben Nyakundi at the Eldoret High Court, the judge ruled that the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that Ndege intentionally and maliciously killed his wife on March 9, 2019, at Soy Police Line, Uasin Gishu County.
Ndege, who was armed with his service AK-47 rifle, unleashed 11 bullets on his wife in a fit of rage, hitting her in the head, abdomen, and thighs. Witnesses recounted the chilling moments leading up to the shooting, describing a heated argument between the couple that escalated into a fatal bloodbath.
The case, prosecuted by State Counsel Mark Mugun and Sidi Kirenge, relied on damning evidence, including ballistic reports and witness testimonies from six individuals who painted a picture of a premeditated crime. Investigations revealed that Ndege had been issued 30 rounds of ammunition, but only 19 were recovered after the crime, raising further questions about his intentions that fateful night.
Justice Nyakundi, in his ruling, condemned the accusedโs abuse of power, emphasizing that as a police officer, Ndege was entrusted with protecting lives, not taking them. The judge noted that the excessive use of force against an unarmed spouse was an egregious violation of trust and duty.
“This court finds that the accused, fully aware of the deadly consequences of his actions, chose to use his service firearm against his wife in a deliberate and calculated manner,” the judge remarked while delivering the sentence.
The ruling marks the end of a four-year legal battle, bringing some closure to the victimโs family while reigniting concerns about police officers’ access to firearms and domestic violence within the force.
The sentencing sends a strong message against gender-based violence and the misuse of state-issued firearms, with legal experts hailing it as a landmark judgment in holding rogue officers accountable for their actions.
Justice has been served, but at what cost?
As the prison gates close on Bernard Ndege, the haunting echoes of the 11 gunshots that ended Fenny Bosiboriโs life continue to serve as a grim reminder of unchecked domestic violence in law enforcement households.
