Ugandan Teen Who Confessed To Killing 6-Year-Old Son In Eldoret Jailed

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• An 18-year-old Ugandan national receives a six-year jail term after confessing to the murder of her six-year-old son in Eldoret court.

• The teen mother, BM, cited stress and frustration in her plea, but the judge denied her request for a non-custodial sentence, opting for imprisonment.

In a shocking turn of events, an 18-year-old Ugandan national stunned an Eldoret court by admitting to the murder of her six-year-old son, citing the desire to relieve herself from the overwhelming responsibility of caring for him. 

The young mother, identified as BM, received a six-year prison sentence from Justice Reuben Nyakundi, who opted against offering her the option of a fine following her guilty plea to the murder charge.

Standing before the judge, BM recounted the circumstances that led her to take such drastic action, leaving members of the public in disbelief. 

She explained that she was driven by profound stress, frustration, and agony, seeking to alleviate the burden of single-handedly caring for her child after his father abandoned his parental responsibilities.

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The tragic incident occurred on October 28, 2023, in the Kabogo area of Uasin Gishu County, where BM allegedly took the life of her son, Junior Nesero Butsetse. 

Despite her plea for a non-custodial sentence to facilitate access to medical treatment for the trauma she endured, the judge rejected her request and sentenced her to prison.