Kevin Matundura, a convicted member of a gang that was involved in a spate of robberies with violence in Nakuru County was not lucky on Valentine's Day. Strangely, it was all because of love.

While others were receiving gifts and flowers, Matundura, 24, was receiving a death sentence as punishment for his actions five years ago.

Matundura was involved in a robbery with violence on March 14, 2017, at a house in Bahati, within Nakuru County.

During the operation by Matundura and his four-member gang, he got attracted to a young woman who was part of the family the gang had held hostage.

He exchanged contacts with the woman and arranged a date with her, but when the woman showed up, police officers in tow arrested Matundura and his accomplice Joram Njoroge.

The two were charged with various counts of robbery with violence, being in possession of firearms and ammunitions, as well as gang rape.

After a five-year trial, Matundura and Njoroge were convicted for the offence.

And on February 14, Nakuru Principal Magistrate Yvonne Khatambi sentenced them to death.

In his defence, Matundura regretted his actions, and pleaded with the court for a non-custodial sentence, noting that he was still young.

“I am at a young age and do not want to spend the rest of my life in custody. I have undergone counselling and would like to be allowed to go back home and give back to the community,” said Matundura.

With the sentence, Matundura stands to be separated from the object of his affections forever.

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Robber Who Fell in Love With Victim Now Handed Death Sentence

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