Court finds six guilty over murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai
Six suspects have been convicted over the brutal murder of former Kabete Member of Parliament (MP) George Muchai, his two bodyguards and driver in a case that shocked the country more than a decade ago.
Those convicted are Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani, Stephen Asitiva, Jane Wanjiru and Margaret Njeri.
The court found Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani and Asitiva guilty on three counts of robbery with violence. Prosecutors told the court that on the nights of February 6 and 7, 2015, the four carried out a series of violent robberies targeting several victims.
During the incidents, they robbed Michael Ngatia, Gladys Waithera and Irene Muthoni while threatening to use violence against them. The gang made away with property valued at approximately Sh1.1 million.
Items stolen during the robberies included two motor vehicles, a gas cylinder, four mobile phones, a laptop and cash.
In a separate finding, the court also convicted Munyera, Margaret Njeri and Jane Wanjiru for being in possession of a firearm without a valid firearm certificate and possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate.
The convictions followed an extensive prosecution case supported by testimony from 36 witnesses whose evidence linked the accused persons to the crimes.
The case was prosecuted by Willy Momanyi.
Sentencing for the six convicts is scheduled for March 18, 2026.
