Five men have received prison sentences in Bomet County for separate murder convictions, highlighting a troubling trend of fatal disputes driven by rage, jealousy, and intoxication.

• Justice Julius Ngarng'ar handed down sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years for manslaughter and murder.
• The cases involved incidents occurring between July 2020 and January 2024.
• Sentencing decisions considered community views, victim families' pain, and the accused's remorse, with custodial sentences deemed necessary.