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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
