A Nairobi High Court has convicted former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure Mwaura for the murders of his wife Joyce Syombua and their two children at the Laikipia Airbase.The ruling marks the end of nearly seven years of legal proceedings.

Justice Martin Muya found Mugure guilty of luring the family to the base, killing them with brutal force, and orchestrating the burial of their bodies.Evidence including DNA analysis, phone records, autopsy findings, and witness testimony confirmed Mugure's guilt.The court noted he had scouted the burial site three days prior, demonstrating meticulous planning.A fellow soldier, Collins Pamba, testified to helping dispose of the bodies, leading to his plea bargain and five-year prison sentence.Forensic evidence showed Joyce died from blunt force trauma while the children suffocated.The case highlights the severity of the crime and the thoroughness of the investigation.