Mystery deaths in Kenya since 2013

The brutal murder of Kabete MP George Muchai yesterday morning is just one among a series of high profile deaths witnessed since 2013. Unlike Muchai, who was felled by a lone gunman, most have followed a curious trend of victims dropping dead — some in unclear and suspicious circumstances. Below are instances of political and public figures, whose untimely deaths took many Kenyans by surprise and some, who died under circumstances that remain hazy to this day.

Mutula Kilonzo: The former Makueni County Senator was found dead at around noon on a Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his Maanzoni home, in Machakos County. For a man who was active and in good health, his death was so perplexing. To date, many theories are still on card as to what exactly caused the death of the former Justice Minister, who was a key figure in the Opposition, CORD outfit. Family members and pathologists are currently locked in a battle over alleged interference of his body organs meant for testing.