Lawyers hold ‘Purple Ribbon March’ in honour of slain colleague Mbobu
The lawyers pointed out that police should not hesitate to arrest perpetrators no matter who they are in society. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Lawyers across Kenya held a ‘Purple Ribbon March’ on Friday, September 12, to protest the assassination of their colleague, lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was killed on Wednesday evening. They marched to demand a speedy investigation into his murder.
- Kyalo Mbobu, a lawyer for 35 years, was shot eight times by unknown assailants while heading home in Karen.
- The lawyers, affiliated with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), presented a petition to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in Nairobi, demanding perpetrators be arrested regardless of their societal standing.
- Notable participants in the march included former LSK chairman Ahmednasir Abdullahi and SC Eugene Wamalwa.
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Investigation and Protests Follow Murder of Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu - September 2025
Lawyers across Kenya held a ‘Purple Ribbon March’ on Friday, September 12, to protest the assassination of their colleague, lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was killed on Wednesday evening. The lawyers marched to demand a speedy investigation into his murder. Following this, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has given detectives a seven-day ultimatum to conclude their probe into the lawyer's killing. CCTV footage has reportedly been recovered that reveals the final moments of Lawyer Mbobu before he was killed.
