George Muchai, the outspoken Kabete MP and Deputy Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), was gunned down in cold blood on February 6, 2015, in Nairobi's Central Business District.
Muchai, known for his bold stance against corruption, was killed alongside his bodyguards, Samuel Matanta and Samuel Kailikia, and his driver, Stephen Wambugu.
The assailants ambushed their vehicle at a traffic stop, sprayed it with bullets, and fled. Their mission was swift and calculated. Nothing was stolen.
The precision of the attack pointed to a targeted assassination. In the months prior, Muchai had rocked the trade union world with claims of corruption at COTU.
He publicly demanded accountability and transparency, accusing the leadership of financial mismanagement. His death sent shockwaves through the country. Though several suspects were arrested and charged, the case remains unresolved.
Delays, alleged interference, and fear of witness intimidation have marred investigations, leaving justice elusive.
In Parliament, Muchai was a fierce advocate for workers' rights and a champion of grassroots development in Kabete.
He pushed for improved rural roads and invested heavily in education, overseeing the renovation and construction of schools. His youth empowerment agenda focused on vocational training and entrepreneurship.
Behind the firebrand politician was a devoted family man. He left behind his wife, Susan Muchai, and four daughters. Their grief was deepened by the stalled investigations and the silence surrounding his murder.
A decade later, George Muchai's legacy remains one of courage and conviction.
His assassination exposed the dark underbelly of politics and trade unionism in Kenya, and the lingering questions continue to haunt a nation still waiting for answers.
