Four Sentenced to Death as Court Concludes former Kabete MP's George Muchai Murder Case

A Nairobi court has sentenced four individuals to death, bringing to a close a long-running and high-profile case linked to the killing of former Kabete Member of Parliament Hon. George Muchai, his two bodyguards and a driver.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) secured the conviction and sentencing of Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani and Stephen Asitiva, who were found guilty on three counts of robbery with violence. 

The sentence was delivered on Thursday after the court determined that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

During the proceedings, the court heard that on the nights of February 6 and 7, 2015, the four convicts carried out a series of violent robberies targeting Michael Ngatia, Gladys Waithera and Irene Muthoni in separate incidents. The accused were said to have been armed with a G3 rifle and pistols, which they used to threaten and intimidate their victims.

The prosecution detailed how the gang stole property valued at approximately Ksh. 1.1 million. Items taken during the attacks included two motor vehicles, a gas cylinder, four mobile phones, a laptop and cash.

In delivering the sentence, the court underscored the gravity of the offences, noting the level of violence involved and the use of illegal firearms during the robberies. The conviction followed an extensive trial in which the prosecution called a total of 36 witnesses, whose testimonies were key in linking the accused persons to the crimes.

The case was led by Principal Prosecution Counsel Willy Momanyi, who presented evidence that the court found compelling and consistent.

In the same proceedings, two other accused persons, Jane Wanjiru and Margaret Njeri, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition without a valid certificate.

The sentencing marks a significant milestone in a case that has remained in the public eye for years, with the court’s decision reinforcing the consequences of violent crime and illegal possession of firearms.