How witchcraft allegations got four women killed

Relatives view the body of one of the victims who was killed over witchcraft allegations in Kisii County on Oct 27, 2021. [File, Standard]

The High Court in Kisii has jailed a father for 40 years while his teenage son got 15 for their role in the murder of four elderly women at Marani in Kisii two years ago.

High Court Judge Kiarie wa Kiarie also sent two other men to jail for their role in the macabre incident.

The court ruled that Evans Ogeto Okari, the father, and his son, identified in court only as Makworo and aged 17 at the time the offence was committed, played a central role in the murders.