The article recounts the mysterious death of George Kapten, a two-term Member of Parliament for Kwanza Constituency, on Christmas Day in 1999. His death, occurring in his sleep, was shrouded in political controversy and suspicion due to his outspoken opposition to the then President Daniel arap Moi's government.

• George Kapten, a prominent Ford Kenya figure, had reported surveillance and threats prior to his death.
• Former Trade Minister Mukhisa Kituyi was instrumental in urgently transporting Kapten's body to Nairobi's Lee Funeral Home amid fears of state interference.
• Multiple post-mortems yielded conflicting results, with initial findings suggesting a heart attack, but a formal inquest was opened due to unresolved questions and prevailing political tensions.