A Busia Court has sentenced Mwaura Mumbi to 50 years behind bars or an alternative fine of Ksh 50 million after she was found guilty of trafficking 3.9 kg of heroin.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) the 55-year-old Mumbi was handed the sentence after the prosecution proved drug trafficking charges against her.
“A 55-year-old woman has been sentenced to serve 50 years in jail for trafficking 3.9 Kg of heroin. Busia court today sentenced Mwaura Mumbi to serve 50 years imprisonment or pay a fine of Ksh. 50 million after the prosecution proved a drug trafficking case against her,” read part of the statement.
A 55-year-old sentenced to 50 years in jail for drug trafficking. Photo: Courtesy.
The ODPP also revealed that the 55-year-old woman was arrested on March 10, 2023, at Busia One Border Point and she was found in possession of 3.9 kg of heroin with a street value of Ksh 11,808,000.
The sentencing comes at a time when Kenya is engaged in diplomatic talks with the government of Vietnam, urging for the repatriation of its citizen Margaret Nduta.
Nduta is facing execution after being convicted of smuggling over two kilograms of narcotics.
This followed her apprehension at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
