Prison escapee Alex Kibisu gets death sentence after Kawangware arrest

A prisoner who escaped from Kibera Law Courts has been rearrested and sentenced to death. Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Zainab Abdul handed the sentence to Alex Kibisu, who had fled custody while facing robbery with violence charges. Kibisu, already serving a death sentence for a separate robbery case, was captured on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Riruta, Kawangware. Police say he was recognized after an altercation with a matatu conductor over unpaid fare led to his detention at Riruta Police Station. His escape in November 2023 triggered the interdiction of six prison officers. Following his latest sentencing, Kibisu was escorted under heavy guard to Kamiti Maximum Prison, with police maintaining tight security both inside and outside the courtroom. Authorities describe him as one of the most wanted criminals, whose brazen escape had raised serious questions about prison security.