Justice Kizito Magare rejected the claim outright, saying criminal responsibility lies with the offender — not supernatural forces — before sentencing Nicholas Macharia to death. “In his confession, the convict sought to attribute his actions to the devil,” Justice Magare said during his sentencing last Thursday. “The court, however, is unable to discern any role played by the devil in the commission of the offence. His demeanour in court, the judge added, suggested a troubling readiness to repeat similar actions if given the opportunity. The devil is innocent in that respect, as he was not involved.”Justice Magare sentenced Macharia to death in accordance with the law and directed that a death warrant be transmitted to the competent authority for execution.

Source: The Star February 24, 2026 07:56 UTC