Caption for the landscape image: Murder Tapes: 4 murders in 21 hours, revenge and deadly land feud Friday, April 11, 2025 Scroll down to read the article The murder tapes. Photo credit: Nation Media Group By Nyaboga Kiage & Brian Obuya Article Related For five months before April 30, 2019, anger was brewing and could be felt in the vast Kamaindi village in Tharaka Nithi County. What followed was a series of murders that left five people dead and nine suspects jailed for 30 years each. PREMIUM Kamaindi village comes to a standstill Residents flee their homes fearing brutal reprisals by the government. PREMIUM Murder tapes: How witnesses helped Didmus Barasa walk scot free They gave conflicting evidence in court. PREMIUM Intrigues that led to deaths of chief and police boss Five suspects have been arrested and detained as police proceed with probe. PREMIUM Blood relatives: Man linked with deaths of four family members Duncan Murithi is suspected of murdering his sister, brother, sister-in-law, cousin and the disappearance of his mother within 15 years. PREMIUM Two charged with murder of Meru blogger 'Sniper' Suspects charged after a psychiatric evaluation found them fit to stand trial. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Kamaindi village comes to a standstill Residents flee their homes fearing brutal reprisals by the government.
PREMIUM Murder tapes: How witnesses helped Didmus Barasa walk scot free They gave conflicting evidence in court.
PREMIUM Intrigues that led to deaths of chief and police boss Five suspects have been arrested and detained as police proceed with probe.
PREMIUM Blood relatives: Man linked with deaths of four family members Duncan Murithi is suspected of murdering his sister, brother, sister-in-law, cousin and the disappearance of his mother within 15 years.
PREMIUM Two charged with murder of Meru blogger 'Sniper' Suspects charged after a psychiatric evaluation found them fit to stand trial.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.