- Four prisoners were sentenced to death for the murder of the former Member of Parliament for Kabete, George Muchai, along with his accomplices
- The ODPP said that the verdict was based on the testimony of 36 witnesses who linked the defendants to the brutal crime
- Two additional prisoners were sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of weapons related to the case
Four people who were found guilty of murdering the former Member of Parliament for Kabete, George Muchai, his two bodyguards and his driver have been sentenced to death in the Milimani Courts.
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Muchai was killed at the intersection of Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway, Westlands, Nairobi, in February 2015. The MP’s car had slowed down to buy him a newspaper when a masked man shot them at close range.
What happened before the murder of George Muchai? The convicts, Erick Munyera Isabwa, Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani, and Stephen Asitiva, were sentenced on Thursday, April 9, 11 years after the horrific murder.
“The four were sentenced to death on Thursday following their conviction for three counts of armed robbery. The prosecution confirmed that on the night of February 6 and February 7, 2015, the defendants committed armed robbery against Michael Ngatia, Gladys Waithera, and Irene Muthoni in separate incidents while armed with a G3 gun and a pistol, and threatened to use force against them,” the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said in a statement.
The case prosecuted by the Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Willy Momanyi, presented strong evidence supported by the testimony of 36 witnesses who linked the defendants to the crime.
According to the ODPP, during the robbery incidents, the defendants stole property including two cars, a gas canister, four cell phones, a laptop, and cash. The property was estimated to be worth KSh 1.1 million.
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Did those convicted for the murder of George Muchai receive the death penalty?
Although the convicts pleaded for mercy and had no previous criminal records, Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina noted that the seriousness of their crimes outweighed the reasons for a reduced sentence, despite the fact that they were first-time offenders.
He emphasized that the victims were kidnapped and robbed that night.
“I have reviewed and considered the arguments presented in relation to each defendant. A request for mercy has been submitted to each one, and each one has shown remorse. Although they have shown remorse, the crimes were very serious, and the victims also deserve justice. The crimes were committed with great violence, with guns stolen from a police officer… The defendants are sentenced to death for the first, second, and third offenses,” Onyina decided.
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The court also sentenced Jane Wanjiru and Margaret Njeri to 10 years in prison for illegally possessing weapons and ammunition.
Onyina said that any party that is not satisfied with the judgment has 14 days from the date of the decision to appeal.
What caused the death of Member of Parliament David Kiaraho?
In other news, the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, David Kiaraho, died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.
His family did not disclose the illness that troubled the late Member of Parliament but said he was receiving treatment both inside and outside the country.
The requiem mass held on Wednesday, April 8, was attended by several leaders from various political parties, including President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
Kenyans praised them for prioritizing peace during the respectful service.
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