Passion killer gets 13 years

The judge, Justice Moses Chinhengo said extenuating circumstances had been considered in giving sentence. He said the accused Mogogi Mmereki, had pleaded guilty to the charge, was a first offender and a breadwinner. Also the accused had four children with the deceased who would miss both parents.

He, however, said society is looking at the law to end the passion killings. "The judgement passed should make the accused reform, and make sure that others do not commit the same offence," he said.