Suspects in MP George Muchai murder case seek acquittal as defence hearing begin
From left: Stephen Astiva, Mustafa Kimani, Raphael Kimani and Erick Isabwa in a Nairobi court where they were charged alongside three others with the murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai, his driver and two bodyguards.
Justice Alexander Muteti of the High Court later directed the magistrate to allow the suspects to defend themselves, prompting them to reconsider their position.
Eric Isabwa, the first to testify, denied the charges and stated that the prosecution's witnesses had misled the court.
The seven suspects linked to the murder of former Kabete Member of Parliament George Muchai, his two bodyguards, and his driver began their defence hearing on Friday, January 17, urging the court to acquit them.
The suspects argued that the prosecution had failed to prove its case against them in the murder of Mr Muchai, his bodyguards Samuel Kailikia and Samuel Matanta, and driver Stephen Wambugu.
