A police inspector has been charged with the murder of Nairobi lawyer Matthew Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead in traffic along Magadi Road in September 2025. Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang denied the allegations when he appeared before the Kibera High Court, becoming the sixth suspect to face charges in connection with the lawyer’s killing.
Highlights
- Police Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang has been charged with Mbobu’s murder.
- Sang pleaded not guilty before Justice Diana Kavedza.
- The court ordered his detention at Nairobi Remand Prison for seven days.
- Investigators suspect his involvement in the murders of Mbobu and Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
- His arrest brings the number of accused persons in Mbobu’s murder case to six.
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Police Inspector Charged With Lawyer’s Murder
Police Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang has been arraigned before the Kibera High Court over the killing of lawyer Matthew Kyalo Mbobu.
Sang appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza, where he denied the murder charge.
Following the proceedings, the court ordered that he be held at Nairobi Remand Prison for seven days as investigations continue.
The matter will return to court on November 19, 2026, for further directions.
Sang Arrested in Eldoret Following Intelligence Operation
The police inspector was reportedly arrested in Eldoret on Saturday night following an intelligence-led operation before being transferred to Nairobi for his court appearance.
Before his arraignment, investigators had requested 14 days to detain him to allow them to complete several aspects of the investigation.
The requested period was intended to facilitate further inquiries into the killings of Mbobu and Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, record Sang’s statement, conduct searches and pursue possible recoveries.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had also indicated that it wanted the suspect to undergo a mental assessment before taking his plea.
Investigators suspect Sang may have played a role in both killings. Previous court proceedings have also heard claims that a firearm allegedly issued to him was connected through ballistic analysis to evidence obtained during the investigations.
Six Suspects Now Facing Charges Over Mbobu’s Killing
Sang’s arraignment brings the number of people charged in connection with Mbobu’s murder to six.
The other accused persons are Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, alongside police constables Julius Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei.
All five have denied the charges against them.
The prosecution alleges that the group participated in planning the lawyer’s killing.
Mbobu was fatally shot on September 9, 2025, while driving in traffic along Magadi Road. He was reportedly travelling home from his office in Nairobi’s Central Business District when the attack occurred.
Second Murder Case Involving Rose Mulwa and Her Children
The proceedings also highlight another serious criminal case involving Rose Mulwa and her two children.
The three are facing separate murder charges relating to the death of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Investigators are pursuing possible connections between the two killings as they continue gathering evidence against the suspects.
Defence Raises Concerns Over Prosecution Affidavit
During the court session, defence lawyer Kepher Ojijo questioned the prosecution’s handling of an affidavit that was expected to be presented before the hearing.
Ojijo told the court that the defence had anticipated receiving the document before the proceedings.
However, prosecuting counsel Jalson Makori explained that investigators were still gathering additional information that the State intended to incorporate into the affidavit.
Makori said the prosecution was willing to comply with the court’s direction requiring the parties to submit written arguments.
Justice Kavedza subsequently issued further directions on the matter.
The parties are expected to return to court on November 19 to confirm whether the pre-bail report is ready. Bail submissions have been scheduled for November 24, 2026, at 11am.
As the case progresses, investigators will face the task of presenting evidence to establish the alleged roles of each accused person, while the suspects remain entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
With six suspects now facing charges, the investigation into Matthew Kyalo Mbobu’s killing continues to unfold. The coming court appearances could provide further clarity on the evidence against the accused and the circumstances surrounding the lawyer’s death.
