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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, August 12, 2026DCI Makes Arrests in Murder of Mt Elgon MP Aspirant - August 2026
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DCI Makes Arrests in Murder of Mt Elgon MP Aspirant - August 2026

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder of Mount Elgon MP aspirant Nathan Masai Wasama, 61, who was killed at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, on Thursday, August 6. The Director of Public Prosecutions ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara following a fatal crash at Peponi School, directing a fresh DCI probe. A family in Makueni is demanding answers after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide.

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Wednesday 7:07 AMKenyans

DCI Makes Arrests in Murder of Mt Elgon MP Aspirant

DCI Makes Arrests in Murder of Mt Elgon MP Aspirant

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder of Mount Elgon MP aspirant Nathan Masai Wasama, 61, who was killed at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, on Thursday, August 6.

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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder of Mount Elgon MP aspirant Nathan Masai Wasama, 61, who was killed at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, on Thursday, August 6.

  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) made the arrests after days of intelligence-led investigations.
  • Investigators believe four men on a motorcycle carried out the attack.
  • Several items, including a smoke jacket, stun grenade, and multiple weapons, were recovered during the raid.
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DPP drops Peponi crash charges, orders fresh DCI investigation over alleged cover-up

DPP drops Peponi crash charges, orders fresh DCI investigation over alleged cover-up

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara following a fatal crash at Peponi School, directing a fresh Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) probe.

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Wednesday 8:04 AMKenyans

Uproar as Man Dies Inside Police Station

Uproar as Man Dies Inside Police Station

A family in Makueni is demanding answers and accountability after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide.

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A family in Makueni is demanding answers and accountability after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide.

  • Gedion Makau was arrested on Tuesday evening last week.
  • His mother, Teressia Mbandi, refuted the police's explanation of suicide by strangulation.
  • The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is now involved in the case.
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Key Highlights

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara following a fatal crash at Peponi School, directing a fresh Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) probe.

  • Charges were dropped due to concerns raised by Senior Counsel Philip Murgor regarding the initial investigation's thoroughness and potential cover-up.
  • The case involves the April 25, 2026 crash that killed two Ugandan students and injured another passenger.
  • A new investigation team will re-examine who was driving the vehicle, with allegations of a "massive cover-up" by the legal team representing one of the involved parties.