Family of man killed by Ruth Kamande rejoice following her death sentence

- Ruth Kamande killed her boyfriend by stabbing him 22 times in 2015 following a quarrel

- She has since been sentenced to death after she was found guilty of intentionally killing him

- The family of the deceased said they are happy that justice has been served at last

- The Judge said the death sentence will be a lesson to many youths who resort to violence in relationships

The family of the late Farid Mohammed who was stabbed to death by his girlfriend Ruth Kamande welcomed the death sentence issued on Thursday, July 19, by Lady Justice Jessie Lesiit.

Speaking after the court ruling, Emma Wanjiku, aunt to the late Mohammed said they were happy that finally justice had been served.

The Judge said the death sentence will be a lesson to many youths who resort to violence in relationships.

“We want to confirm to Kenyans that there is justice in our courts. After three years of waiting, our prayers have been answered. We finally have justice for Farid,” said Emma Wanjiku, as quoted by the eDaily.

Issuing the ruling Justice Lesiit said the death sentence could be a lesson to many youths who resort to violence when things don’t work out in relationships.

“I want young people to know that it is not cool to kill your boyfriend or girlfriend. Even if you are disappointed or frustrated, don’t do it. It is good to walk away and, thereafter, forgive,” said Lesiit.

The 24 year old lady hit the headlines in the year 2016 when she won the Ms Lang’ata prison. Photo: UGC

Kamande was 21 years old at the time of committing the crime in September 2015 at Buruburu in Nairobi.

Kamande had enrolled for a business course in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) before the incident shuttered her dreams.

The 24-year-old lady hit the headlines in the year 2016 when she won the Ms Lang’ata prison.

While in prison Kamande converted into Islam and also enrolled for a theological course in Lang’ata prisons.