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Man jailed for 30 years for murder of activist Elizabeth Ekaru

Human rights defender Elizabeth Ekaru who was murdered in Isiolo County in 2022 following a land dispute. [File, Standard]

A man convicted for murdering celebrated human rights defender Elizabeth Ekaru has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Meru High Court's Justice Edward Murithi who handed the sentence to Patrick Naweet said the court was seeking to communicate that sexual and gender-based violence had no place in society.

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