Detectives investigating the killing of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have arrested three suspects as investigations into the fatal shooting intensify.
Wasama was shot dead on the night of August 8, 2026, at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre, Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County.
According to preliminary investigations, four men arrived at the trading centre on two motorcycles. One of the pillion passengers reportedly alighted, entered Wasama’s shop and shot him before fleeing the scene with his accomplices.
A woman was also shot and injured during the incident. She remains admitted at a local hospital, where she is reported to be in stable condition.
Detectives pursuing leads in the case first arrested Oscar Koech Sakong, who is among those suspected of being linked to the murder.
The investigation was expanded on Tuesday, August 11, when detectives, acting on a search warrant, raided a residence in Marigo Village, Cheptais Location. The operation led to the arrest of two more suspects identified as Wycliffe Chesubei Ngeiwa, alias Chota, and Geoffrey Makwere Masai.
Detectives also recovered several items during the search, including a military-style smoke jacket, a stun grenade, three axes, a crowbar, three folding pangas, two pangas, two knives and five arrows.
Three motorcycles, two mobile phones and an iPod were also seized as part of the ongoing investigations.
The two suspects remain in custody as detectives process them for arraignment and seek custodial orders to allow further investigations.
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says the search for other suspects remains ongoing. Detectives are pursuing additional leads to establish the motive for the killing, identify everyone involved and reconstruct the events that led to the shooting.
The DCI has also urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified allegations, warning that such claims could prejudice the case, compromise investigations or pose a threat to public safety.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Wasama’s killing remain ongoing.
