This archive report was first published on 23 August 2020.
On August 21, 2020, businessman Kevin Omwenga's life was cut short in a shocking and brutal manner.
He was shot in the chest at his Galana Suites apartment, leaving his family in a state of shock and grief.
Two suspects, controversial businessman Chris Obure and his bodyguard Robert Ouko, were arrested and will be arraigned in court on Monday.
Kevin Omwenga was a well-known figure in Nairobi's business circles, particularly in the automotive industry.
He was the owner of Lystra Motors in Lavington, a car dealership that catered to the city's elite.
Kevin was also an avid car enthusiast and had recently purchased a white Porsche Panamera, which was valued at over Kshs10 million.
Despite his flashy lifestyle, Kevin was known to be private and kept a low profile on social media.
He was also the brother of Wycliffe Omwenga, a politician who is vying for an MCA seat in the next general elections.
As the news of Kevin's death sent shockwaves through the community, social media users took to Twitter to express their condolences and share their thoughts on the tragic event.
Abuga Makori EGH, MBE, tweeted, 'Fellow youths, don't force richness. Try to do clean deals. The Kilimani murder of Kevin Omwenga is another manifestation that you don't have to push for quick money. Robert Obodo, Chris Obure and the deceased are conmen. This was a deal that went wrong.'
Kevin's death serves as a reminder of the dangers of the fast-paced and often cutthroat world of business.
