Caption for the landscape image: August 1 coup cases: 300 soldiers in long wait for Sh1.6bn compensation Friday, August 01, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Mr David Kisilu Mutua (back left) in this photo during his time in the Kenya Air Force. He was fired and jailed after the botched 1982 coup. Photo credit: File | Nation By Sam Kiplagat Court Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related It has been 43 years since the attempted coup that shook the country and President Daniel Moi’s government. After the attempted coup on August 1, 1982 was suppressed by loyal forces from the Kenya Army, the General Service Unit (GSU) and regular police officers, a serious clampdown of the plotters and their supporters ensued. PREMIUM AAA Ekirapa: Even at 90, ex-MP, NMG chairman is still a man of tomorrow To describe Albert Ekirapa as a corporate titan is to enter cliché territory. PREMIUM Saba Saba test: Youths lead push for good governance The protests come 35 years after the inaugural Saba Saba pro-reform demonstrations on July 7, 1990. PREMIUM Hezekiah Oyugi family loses Lavington house after 27-year court battle The judge criticised the family for trying to 'unjustly enrich themselves'. PREMIUM Raila: I did not benefit from ‘Handshake’ deal Contrary to the perception that he struck a back room deal, Raila claims the partnership was solely about pursuing national reforms. 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. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. 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.
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PREMIUM Saba Saba test: Youths lead push for good governance The protests come 35 years after the inaugural Saba Saba pro-reform demonstrations on July 7, 1990.
PREMIUM Hezekiah Oyugi family loses Lavington house after 27-year court battle The judge criticised the family for trying to 'unjustly enrich themselves'.
PREMIUM Raila: I did not benefit from ‘Handshake’ deal Contrary to the perception that he struck a back room deal, Raila claims the partnership was solely about pursuing national reforms.
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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.
