By Abiola Olawale
A Kenyan High Court has sentenced Acting Inspector General of Police of Kenya, Gilbert Masengeli to six months imprisonment after he was found guilty of contempt.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi, in his ruling on Friday, also directed Masengel to surrender himself to the Commissioner-General of Prisons to commence his prison term within seven days.
The judge ruled: “Mr Gilbert Masengeli is sentenced to six months imprisonment; he is ordered to submit himself to the Commissioner of Kenya Prisons to ensure he is committed to a prison facility to commence serving a sentence.”
The sentencing follows the conviction of Masengeli for contempt of court after he failed to honour summons to appear before the court at least six times.
Masengeli is expected to explain the whereabouts of three individuals Jamil Longton, his brother Aslam Longton, and activist Bob Njagi, who were reportedly abducted by some unknown on August 19, 2024.
