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Man found guilty of murder of human rights defender

Investigation officer Kubai Mungania displays a dagger allegedly used in the murder of human rights activist Elizabeth Ekaru at Kambi Garba, Isiolo on January 3, 2022. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Meru High Court has found a man guilty of the murder of human rights activist Elizabeth Ekaru.

Patrick Naweet, a security guard, was found guilty of murdering Ekaru at Kambi Garba in Isiolo County on January 3, 2022, in an attack described as ferocious in court.

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