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 Shakahola verdict: Murder in God's name PREMIUM Shakahola: The Bible verses at the heart of a massacre PREMIUM Shakahola: The red flags that preceded mass deaths PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home 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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
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.
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
