On June 13, 2024, a Kisumu court issued a 35- year prison sentence to a man for the murder of his cousin, a Form Four student. The accused, Evans Omondi Ouma, was convicted of the charges by Kisumu High Court Judge Lady Justice Mwanaisha Sharrif.

According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the court heard that the accused had allegedly beaten the deceased, Mark Otieno Minudi, to death using a blunt object, which is a violation of sections 203 and 204 of the Penal Code.

The prosecution, led by Mercy Mutheu, presented evidence from six witnesses. Based on this evidence, the Honorable Court determined that the accused had unlawfully caused the death of the deceased by assaulting him with a blunt object, resulting in severe head injuries that were incompatible with life.

In her ruling, Lady Justice Sharif stated that the prosecution had proven the case beyond reasonable doubt by providing adequate evidence that convicted the suspect of the murder.

She said, " Upon a careful evaluation of the evidence on record, the court was satisfied that the essential ingredients of the offence of murder had been established against the accused person. "

The ODPP further commented on the judgement, stating that the prosecution had successfully presented evidence that demonstrated the accused' s guilt, leading to the conviction.