Saturday, 28 February 2026 - A man in Kilifi has been
sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering his wife.
The High Court in Mombasa delivered the ruling on Friday,
February 27th,
with Justice Wendy Kagendo determining that Murad Awadh Mbaraka committed the
crime with intention and malice aforethought.
The 40‑year‑old was convicted of killing his wife, Ibrahim
Nuru, following domestic disputes, one reportedly linked to her Instagram
account.
The tragic incident occurred on the night of June 19th, 2022, in Majengo
Kanamai, Kilifi County.
Prosecutors demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that the
attack was premeditated, with forensic evidence tying Mbaraka to the crime
scene.
Investigators recovered traces of the victim’s blood on a
knife, fragments of a baby’s cot allegedly used in the assault, and on the
accused’s clothing.
The court heard harrowing testimony from the couple’s
children, including an 11‑year‑old daughter who recounted hearing her mother
scream for help as her father repeatedly assaulted her.
Neighbours who attempted to intervene were reportedly
threatened and blocked from offering assistance.
The Director of Public Prosecutions hailed the judgment as a
significant victory after years of pursuing justice for Nuru.
Witness testimony dismantled claims of an intruder, while
the accused’s employer discredited his alibi.
Mbaraka has been granted 14 days to appeal the decision.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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