The late Nathan Wasama Masai.[Courtesy]

The killing of Nathan Masai Wasama has triggered a political storm in Mt Elgon constituency, with rival politicians directly questioning the circumstances surrounding his death and pointing to what they describe as a long-running rivalry with incumbent MP Fred Kapondi.

The accusations are serious, but they remain allegations. No evidence has publicly established that Kapondi ordered, financed or participated in Wasama’s killing, and detectives have not announced a political motive.

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