CCTV gaps blamed for delay in lawyer Mbobu’s murder probe

Speaking on Sunday, Murkomen condemned the murder, noting that unlike in the case of slain MP Ongondo Were—where CCTV footage captured suspects trailing him—detectives have found little to work with i.....

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The investigation into the murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu is being hampered by a lack of CCTV cameras at the crime scene on Magadi Road, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Mbobu was shot eight times by unidentified gunmen.

Three individuals, George Wainaina, Eric Muhia, and Paul Mbugua, initially held as persons of interest, were released after forensic analysis and alibis cleared them.
Interior CS Murkomen expressed optimism, stating investigators are gathering valuable leads from people close to the lawyer.
A memorial service for Kyalo Mbobu is scheduled for Monday at All Saints Cathedral, with burial on Wednesday, September 17, in Mua.