Former Chesikaki Councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai has reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Mt Elgon Constituency in Bungoma County on Thursday, August 7. The killing comes only weeks after Wasama publicly declared his intention to contest the Mt Elgon parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. The late Mt Elgon Parliamentary Aspirant Nathan Wasama. "It is with profound sadness that I learned of the tragic death of former Councillor Nathan Wasama, who was reportedly shot at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, and later succumbed to his injuries," Barasa said. The lawmaker further extended his condolences to Wasama's family, friends, and the people of Mt Elgon and members of the SDA Church, describing the deceased as a respected son of the community.