George Muchai

George Muchai (died 7 February 2015) was a Kenyan politician and trade unionist.[1] He served as a member of the National Assembly for Kabete Constituency since the 2013 elections. He was a member of the Jubilee Alliance.[2]

In October 2011 Muchai survived an attempt on his life.[3]

On 7 February 2015 Muchai was returning from a family dinner when his car was rammed in Nairobi. Several armed persons emerged from the other car and Muchai was shot and killed together with his two bodyguards and driver.[2][4] A briefcase and two pistols of the bodyguards were stolen.[2] One suspect of the murder was arrested on 11 February.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Kenya under pressure over security after MP killing". Daily Mail. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kenya MP shot dead in Nairobi". Al Jazeera. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Justus Wanga (7 February 2015). "Francis Atwoli: I did not kill my comrade George Muchai". Daily Nation. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Kenya MP shot dead in 'well planned' attack in Nairobi". BBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Suspect to be charged over Muchai killing, Interior CS Nkaissery says". Daily Nation. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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