DNK International By Our Reporter,Nairobi.
After nearly a decade of painstaking investigations, courtroom proceedings and relentless pursuit of justice, a trial court at the Milimani Law Courts has delivered its verdict in the tragic killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai and his aides.
In a judgment that marks a significant milestone in the long running case, Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina found four men guilty of multiple counts of robbery with violence, bringing closure to one of the country’s most shocking and high profile criminal investigations.
The court convicted Eric Munyera Isabwa alias Chairman, Raphael Kimani Gachii alias Kim Butcher, Mustafa Kimani Anyoni alias Musto, and Stephen Astiva Lipopo alias Chokore after determining that the prosecution had proved their involvement beyond any reasonable doubt.
While delivering the judgment, the magistrate ruled that the accused persons were culpable of various offences, including robbery with violence contrary to Section 296(2) of the Penal Code, and possession of firearms and ammunition without certification contrary to Section 4(2)(a) as read with Section 4(3)(b) of the Firearms Act.
The convictions stem from the night of February 6–7, 2015, when a heavily armed gang launched a brazen attack along Kenyatta Avenue in the heart of Nairobi city.
During the violent ordeal, the assailants fatally shot the former Kabete legislator together with his two bodyguards and driver, in a chilling incident that stunned the nation and sent shockwaves across the country.
Court proceedings revealed that the gang not only executed the deadly attack but also went on a robbery spree, targeting members of the public and dispossessing them of personal belongings during the chaotic night.
In his determination, Onyina noted striking similarities across several robbery incidents linked to the accused.
The evidence presented demonstrated a consistent pattern in the number of attackers involved, the weapons used, the coordination of the assault and the sequence of events, all of which reinforced the prosecution’s case tying the suspects to the crimes.
Beyond the counts connected to the killing of the former legislator and his security detail, the court also found the four men guilty in other robbery incidents associated with the same criminal enterprise, underscoring the scale and audacity of the gang’s operations at the time.
However, in the interest of justice and adherence to the threshold of proof required in criminal proceedings, the court acquitted Simon Gichamba, citing insufficient evidence to link him to the offences.
With the convictions now secured, the matter will proceed to the sentencing phase.
The four convicts are expected to appear before the court on March 18, 2026, when the court will determine the appropriate penalties for the offences.
The verdict represents a significant step in the administration of justice, reaffirming the commitment of investigative and prosecutorial agencies to ensure that those responsible for violent crimes are ultimately held accountable under the law.
[DNK-International@March 13,2026]
