Former Chesikaki councillor and 2027 Mt Elgon parliamentary aspirant shot dead at his home in Cheptais on August 8, 2026.
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Five suspects held over murder of former Cheptais councillor Nathan Wasama By Joseph Muia August 13, 2026 09:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Directorate of Criminal Investigations ( …
Five suspects held over murder of former Cheptais councillor Nathan WasamaCitizen Digital
Mt.Elgon MP denies links to murder of businessman Nathan Wasama By Edwin Obuya August 13, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mount Elgon MP Fred Kapondi. …
Mt.Elgon MP denies links to murder of businessman Nathan WasamaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — Mount Elgon MP Fred Kapondi has distanced himself from allegations linking him to the murder of Nathan Wasama, who was killed last week. …
Kapondi Denies Link to Murder of Mount Elgon Aspirant Nathan WasamaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe killing of Nathan Masai Wasama has triggered a political storm in Mt Elgon constituency, with rival politicians directly questioning the circumstances surrounding his death and pointing to what they describe as a long-running rivalry with incumbent MP Fred Ka …
Nathan Wasama's killing exposes the dark side of Mount Elgon constituencyCitizen Digital
… Elgon politician Nathan Wasama By Citizen Reporter August 12, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Photo collage of the two suspects. …
Two suspects surrender over fatal shooting of Mt. Elgon politician Nathan WasamaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe number of suspects in custody over the killing of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama has risen to five, following the surrender of two more suspects as detectives intensify investigations into the high-profile m …
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killingCitizen Digital
… The agency also announced the arrest of Oscar Koech Sakong, a suspect linked to the murder of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama, who was shot dead at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre, Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County. …
‘No one is above the law,’ DCI responds to Gachagua’s claims on State captureCapital News
… onfidence in law enforcement.” The response came hours after Gachagua accused security agencies of shielding suspects linked to a series of killings, abductions and disappearances, including the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Wasama …
DCI dismisses Gachagua’s claims as ‘ridiculous’, demands evidenceThe Standard
… Meanwhile, DCI detectives in Cheptais have arrested Oscar Koech Sakong, a suspect linked to the murder of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama, who was shot dead at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre, Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County, on the night of August 8, 2026. …
DCI hits back at Gachagua over abduction, incompetence claimsCapital News
… The former Deputy President also renewed his accusations against the government over the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Wasama. …
Gachagua to expose Ruto’s failures in four-year scorecardThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations is holding five suspects linked to a criminal gang accused of killing former Cheptais councillor Nathan Masai Wasama on August 8. Police recovered crude weapons and a hand grenade during raids, though no firearm was found at the home of area MP Fred Kapondi where three of the suspects were arrested.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is holding five suspects linked to a criminal gang accused of killing former Cheptais councillor Nathan Masai Wasama on August 8. Police recovered crude weapons and a hand grenade during raids, though no firearm was found at the home of area MP Fred Kapondi where three of the suspects were arrested.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Elgon MP Fred Kapondi has denied allegations linking him to the murder of businessman Nathan Wasama, 61, who was shot dead on August 8, 2026 at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had alleged Kapondi's involvement, but the MP maintains he has never harboured ill-motive against Wasama and his conscience is clear.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Elgon MP Fred Kapondi has denied allegations linking him to the murder of Nathan Wasama, a parliamentary aspirant, and rejected DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua's claims that police recovered 18 firearms from his home. Kapondi said Wasama never reported security concerns to police before his death.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
The killing of Nathan Masai Wasama has triggered a political storm in Mt Elgon constituency, with rival politicians questioning the circumstances and pointing to a long-running rivalry with incumbent MP Fred Kapondi, though no evidence has publicly established Kapondi's involvement and detectives have not announced a political motive. Other political aspirants say the constituency's environment has become increasingly threatening for those challenging established power.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two additional suspects have surrendered to police in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County on August 8, bringing the total number of suspects apprehended to five. The DCI says all suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five suspects are now in custody following the August 8 shooting death of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama at his shop in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Two additional suspects surrendered on Wednesday as the DCI intensifies its investigation into the high-profile murder.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has rejected claims by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of state capture and interference with criminal investigations, stating that its work is guided by evidence and the law, and that political affiliation or public prominence does not influence how investigations are conducted.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations of cover-ups and political interference in criminal investigations as "ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation," and called on those making such allegations to produce credible evidence. The DCI categorically denied facilitating, concealing or participating in any criminal conduct, saying its investigations are guided by evidence, the Constitution and the law.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations rejected allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of abductions, police brutality, and criminal activities, calling the claims "ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation." The DCI said it operates professionally and does not sanction or participate in criminal conduct regardless of an individual's status.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Congress Party, announced he will address the nation on President William Ruto's four-year record, outlining what he characterizes as failures and harm to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua declared the campaign to remove Ruto from power has begun, citing economic hardship, poor governance, insecurity and alleged state power abuses.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of shielding suspects in the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary candidate Nathan Wasama, claiming authorities ignored repeated warnings that the politician's life was in danger. Gachagua alleged that Wasama reported to police five times that his life was under threat but received no protection before being shot dead at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nathan Wasama, a former Chesikaki councillor, was shot dead outside his home as he led efforts to fell two fig trees in Mt Elgon and Trans-Nzoia as part of a cleansing ceremony the Sabaot and Bukusu communities believe will end misfortunes. The ritual had faced opposition from senior politicians over its perceived political significance, and residents link his killing to both the planned ceremony and his interest in the Mt Elgon parliamentary seat.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nathan Wasama Masai, a former Chesikaki councillor and parliamentary hopeful for Mt Elgon in 2027, was shot dead after armed attackers stormed his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County on Thursday night. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries; police had not issued an official statement and no arrests had been announced by the time of publication.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →