By Dorothy Musyoka
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has secured the conviction of six individuals in connection with the murder of former George Muchai, his two bodyguards and his driver.
The six convicted persons are Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani, Stephen Asitiva, Jane Wanjiru and Margaret Njeri.
According to the prosecution, the accused faced multiple charges, including robbery with violence, possession of a firearm without a valid firearm certificate and possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate.
The court found Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani, and Stephen Asitiva guilty on three counts of robbery with violence.
“The court found Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani and Stephen Asitiva guilty on three counts of robbery with violence. Prosecution established that on the nights of February 6 and 7, 2015, the four violently robbed Michael Ngatia, Gladys Waithera and Irene Muthoni in separate incidents while threatening to use violence against them,” stated the ODPP.
The prosecution established that on the nights of February 6 and 7, 2015, the four violently robbed Michael Ngatia, Gladys Waithera and Irene Muthoni in separate incidents while threatening them with violence.
During the robberies, the accused stole property valued at approximately KSh 1.1 million. The stolen items included two motor vehicles, a gas cylinder, four mobile phones, a laptop, and cash.
In addition, Munyera, Margaret Njeri, and Jane Wanjiru were separately convicted for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without valid firearm certificates.
The convictions followed a strong case presented by the prosecution, supported by testimony from 36 witnesses whose evidence linked the accused to the crimes.
The case was prosecuted by Willy Momanyi.
The court is scheduled to deliver the sentence on March 18, 2026.