NAIROBI, Kenya — A court in Nairobi has convicted four men over the 2015 killing of former Kabete Member of Parliament George Muchai in a high-profile robbery attack that shocked the country nearly a decade ago.
Delivering the ruling at the Milimani Law Courts, Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina found the four accused guilty of multiple counts of robbery with violence following years of investigations and trial proceedings.
The court convicted Eric Munyera Isabwa, also known as Chairman, Raphael Kimani Gachii alias Kim Butcher, Mustafa Kimani Anyoni alias Musto, and Stephen Astiva Lipopo alias Chokore after ruling that prosecutors had proved their involvement beyond a reasonable doubt.
According to the judgment, the accused were found culpable of offences including robbery with violence contrary to Section 296(2) of the Penal Code and possession of firearms and ammunition without certification under the Firearms Act.
Deadly 2015 attack
The convictions stem from a violent incident that occurred on the night of February 6–7, 2015, when a heavily armed gang launched a brazen attack along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi’s central business district.
During the attack, the assailants fatally shot Muchai alongside his two bodyguards and driver, in an incident that sent shockwaves across the country.
Court proceedings heard that the attackers also carried out a series of robberies during the chaotic night, targeting members of the public and stealing personal belongings.
Pattern of coordinated robberies
In his ruling, Magistrate Onyina said evidence presented in court revealed striking similarities across multiple robbery incidents linked to the suspects.
The court noted that the attacks followed a consistent pattern involving the number of assailants, weapons used, and coordinated execution, strengthening the prosecution’s argument that the four accused were part of the same criminal enterprise.
The magistrate further found the accused guilty in several robbery incidents associated with the gang’s operations during the same period.
However, the court acquitted Simon Gichamba, citing insufficient evidence linking him to the crimes.
Sentencing set for March 18
Following the conviction, the case will now move to the sentencing stage, where the court will determine the appropriate punishment for the offences.
The four convicts are scheduled to return to court on March 18, 2026, for sentencing.
