Five in custody as two more suspects surrender over Wasama murder

Nairobi, Kenya - The investigation into the murder of former Chesikaki councilor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful, Nathan Masai Wasama, has seen five suspects brought into custody as two more surrendered to police. The total number of suspects now stands at five. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) continues to intensify its efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the high-profile killing.

The suspects were apprehended following a series of arrests and raids conducted by detectives. One suspect was arrested at Cheptais Police Station, while the second surrendered at Chwele Police Station. The remaining two suspects were apprehended earlier in the week. The DCI has pledged to expedite the investigation into the murder and expects all suspects to be arraigned once the investigation is concluded.

Wasama, a 61-year-old businessman, was shot dead on August 8 at his shop in Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County. The incident occurred when four men arrived on motorcycles; one of the pillion passengers entered Wasama's shop and shot him. A woman was also injured during the attack and remains hospitalized in stable condition. Prior to the latest arrests, detectives recovered various items from a raided residence in Marigo Village, including a military-style smoke jacket, a stun grenade, and several weapons.

The recovered items have yet to be confirmed as directly linked to Wasama's killing. The DCI has not confirmed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused the government of shielding individuals involved in Wasama's murder and claimed that the deceased had reported threats to his life multiple times without receiving adequate protection.

Despite these allegations, the DCI remains committed to identifying all those responsible and bringing them to justice.