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Originally published by Nation Newstop
February 21, 2026
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Andrew Muthemba files: When the snitch became suspect in Njonjo saga

Muthemba did not just stumble into a criminal case but into a power struggle between Njonjo and Moi...
✨ Key Highlights
The article details the Andrew Muthemba treason case from 45 years ago, where a businessman accused of plotting to overthrow President Daniel Moi became entangled in a power struggle involving Attorney-General Charles Njonjo.
- Andrew Muthemba was charged with treason for allegedly attempting to depose President Daniel Moi between December 15, 1980, and February 23, 1981.
- Key figures involved include Andrew Muthemba, President Daniel Moi, and then-Attorney-General Charles Njonjo, with insights from Special Branch chief James Kanyotu.
- The case is presented not just as a criminal trial but as a glimpse into the political intrigues and power plays within Kenya in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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