Investigations led to the arrest of Suleiman Onyango Kabasa, a Kenya Defence Forces officer, who has since denied murder charges. Witnesses told the court that the attackers justified the violence by accusing Okiro of theft, claims that remain unproven. His remarks come amid noticeable cracks, including the absence of key figures such as Edwin Sifuna at the convention. Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir maintained that coalition talks do not signal weakness but reflect the party’s long-standing commitment to inclusive politics. Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi echoed this sentiment, noting that Kenya continues to draw valuable lessons from Singapore’s economic rise.

Source: The Star March 28, 2026 09:33 UTC