Caption for the landscape image: How police tracked Mt Elgon politician Wasama's suspected killers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Scroll down to read the article A file photo of politician Nathan Masai Wasama killed by unknown gunmen on August 6, 2026. Photo credit: Pool By Evans Jaola Contributor NTV Article Related Detectives have arrested three suspects over the killing of former Mt Elgon councillor and parliamentary aspirant Nathan Masai Wasama, as a human rights organisation piles pressure on the government to ensure a thorough investigation into the politically sensitive murder. Wasama, 61, a vocal politician and businessman in Cheptais, Bungoma County, was gunned down at his shop at Tuikut Shopping Centre on the night of August 6 by armed assailants. PREMIUM Mt Elgon politician Nathan Wasama shot dead in night attack Bungoma police boss Anderson Njagi says Wasama was shot by two gunmen. PREMIUM Parliamentary aspirant’s murder rekindles Mt Elgon’s dark past Residents raise security concerns after parliamentary aspirant is shot dead near his home. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court quashes DPP decision to drop Oparanya graft case, faults process PREMIUM Couple seeks court intervention to rescue son held in DRC for five months PREMIUM Teacher loses Sh1.7m car over Myanmar human trafficking link PREMIUM MPs slam the door on out-of-court settlement for sexual offenders Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Court quashes DPP decision to drop Oparanya graft case, faults process Judge says ODPP bypassed EACC in dropping planned charges. PREMIUM Couple seeks court intervention to rescue son held in DRC for five months His whereabouts, legal status and detaining authority have not been disclosed. Counties on high alert after Ebola confirmation Sector stakeholders warn that uncoordinated health checks could increase transport turnaround times.
PREMIUM Mt Elgon politician Nathan Wasama shot dead in night attack Bungoma police boss Anderson Njagi says Wasama was shot by two gunmen.
PREMIUM Parliamentary aspirant’s murder rekindles Mt Elgon’s dark past Residents raise security concerns after parliamentary aspirant is shot dead near his home.
PREMIUM Court quashes DPP decision to drop Oparanya graft case, faults process Judge says ODPP bypassed EACC in dropping planned charges.
PREMIUM Couple seeks court intervention to rescue son held in DRC for five months His whereabouts, legal status and detaining authority have not been disclosed.
Counties on high alert after Ebola confirmation Sector stakeholders warn that uncoordinated health checks could increase transport turnaround times.
