Police Investigate Murder of Lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu in Nairobi - September 2025

Police are investigating the assassination of Nairobi lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was fatally shot on Tuesday along the Langata-Magadi Road. A report indicates he was shot eight times at close range, suggesting an intentional killing. CCTV footage revealed how Mbobu was trailed before his death, and detectives are reviewing the footage and have questioned two individuals he met shortly before the incident. Investigators are focusing on a meeting he attended at a hotel along Milimani Road. Mbobu's family is demanding swift justice and the arrest of his killers. A post-mortem examination was conducted at the Lee Funeral Home, and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) plans to protest the murder, citing concerns for lawyers' safety.