George Muchai

George Muchai (1955/6 – 7 February 2015)[1] was a Kenyan politician and trade unionist. He served as a member of the National Assembly for Kabete Constituency following the 2013 elections. He was a member of the Jubilee Alliance.[2]

In October 2011 Muchai survived an attempt on his life.[3]

Death

On 7 February 2015 Muchai was returning from a family dinner when his car was rammed in Nairobi. Several armed persons emerged from the other car and Muchai was shot and killed together with his two bodyguards and driver.[2][4] A briefcase and two pistols of the bodyguards were stolen.[2] One suspect in the murder was arrested on 11 February.[5]

Murder and robbery trial

Seven suspects were put on trial in 2015.[6] In January 2020 the trial was still ongoing.[7] In September 2025 the High Court ruled that four of the suspects would go to trial while three others would not go to trial due to a lack of evidence.[8] On 13 March 2026, Erick Munyera alias Chairman, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani alias Musti, Stephen Asitiva, Jane Wanjiru, Margaret Njeri and Simon Wambugu were found guilty by magistrate Lucas Onyina of murdering him and his bodyguards. Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani and Stephen were found guilty of robbery with violence, illegal firearms possession, handling stolen property. Jane Wanjiru and Margaret Njeri were also found guilty of separate accounts of illegal firearms and ammunition possession. In the nearly 10 year trial, the court heard from 37 witnesses. They are scheduled to be sentenced on 18 March 2026.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ Celebrating the Life of Hon. George Muchai
  2. ^ a b c "Kenya MP shot dead in Nairobi". Al Jazeera. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  3. ^ Justus Wanga (7 February 2015). "Francis Atwoli: I did not kill my comrade George Muchai". Daily Nation. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Kenya MP shot dead in 'well planned' attack in Nairobi". BBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Suspect to be charged over Muchai killing, Interior CS Nkaissery says". Daily Nation. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Seven on trial over murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai". Daily Nation. 23 November 2015. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Witness In George Muchai's Murder Case Explains How He Lost The Gun Used In Killing The Mp". Ghetto Radio. 15 January 2020. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020.
  8. ^ Moraa, Daisy (25 September 2025). "Court Issues Fresh Orders On Ex-MP Muchai Murder Case as Four Put on Trial". The Kenya Times. Archived from the original on 29 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Six found guilty over 2015 robbery and murder of former MP George Muchai". YouTube (video). NTV Kenya. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  10. ^ Munguti, Richard (14 March 2026). "Six charged with MP Muchai murder found guilty in related robbery with violence case". Daily Nation. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
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