This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
On September 23, the body of Chetan Vyas, former boss of Rai Cement, was discovered at his house in Kericho with hands and legs bound with a rope tied around his neck.
Five suspects linked to the murder have been arrested: Azim Salim (38), Osman Noor (24), Mohamed Shahid (38), Yacoob Wali (24), and Shabdin Ismail (29), all of whom are loading supervisors at Rai Cement Company in Mombasa.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the aspect of terror is also being investigated in the murder.
Shabdin Ismail, one of the suspects, previously worked as a security guard in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The arrests follow extensive forensic investigations of the crime scene, and the DCI has cautioned companies that employ foreign-trained personnel to seek clearance through coordination with International Police (Interpol).
The suspects are assisting detectives with investigations.
Published on October 5, 2019.
