Blow to ex-Rugby player Olaba as court upholds 6-year jail term for attempted murder

The court ruled that the conviction was properly founded, noting that the conspiracy to commit murder was proven through recorded conversations and a down payment of Ksh.10,000, with a promise to pay Ksh.100,000 upon completion of the act.

“I found from the evidence that PW2 met PW3 and discussed the commission of the offence, which had been previously discussed with the appellant. PW3 was a police officer disguised as a hitman,” court noted.

The judge further stated that the trial court had duly considered Olaba’s submissions and mitigation before sentencing.

"The sentence in all counts to run concurrently is fair,” the court concluded.

Olaba was sentenced to six years in jail on May 24, 2023, after he was found guilty of attempting to kill a rape case witness.