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Evans Masaku Kasyoki, a former insurance employee, is accused of secretly taking out KSh 9 million in life insurance policies in the name of his 27-year-old nephew, Eric Makau Musyoka, without his knowledge. Prosecutors allege the documents were forged and that Kasyoki listed himself as the beneficiary. Eric, who earned a living collecting and selling scrap metal, was last seen with his uncle on March 15, 2014, before his body was found the following day near his home in Kangundo. A post-mortem found that he died from severe head injuries.
Prosecutors further allege that Kasyoki later attempted to claim the insurance money, but the claim was halted after insurance officials detected irregularities in the policy documents. A forensic document examiner testified that the handwriting on the application forms allegedly matched Kasyoki's handwriting. The case gained national attention in 2018, leading to his arrest and murder charge.
Evans Masaku Kasyoki has denied the charge. The High Court ruled that he has a case to answer and later allowed prosecutors to reopen their case to present additional evidence. No insurance payout was made, and the trial is still ongoing.
Prosecutors further allege that Kasyoki later attempted to claim the insurance money, but the claim was halted after insurance officials detected irregularities in the policy documents. A forensic document examiner testified that the handwriting on the application forms allegedly matched Kasyoki's handwriting. The case gained national attention in 2018, leading to his arrest and murder charge.
Evans Masaku Kasyoki has denied the charge. The High Court ruled that he has a case to answer and later allowed prosecutors to reopen their case to present additional evidence. No insurance payout was made, and the trial is still ongoing.