Father Thomas Muhosha, who was convicted of having a hand in killing of a person with albinism MacDonald Masambuka, has died.

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Secretary General Father Henry Saindi has confirmed of the death in an interview with the press.

According to Saindi, Father Muhosha died at Zomba Central Hospital today.

Father Muhosha was among 11 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of Masambuka and the high court last month consequently handed him a 30-year jail sentence.

Last week, Fr. Muhosha was admitted to hospital over mental issues.