Kenyan detectives have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal shooting of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced that they have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used to ferry the gunman who killed Mbobu on September 9, 2025. The recovery follows the arrest of three suspects, including Nicholas Lemiso Naula, a boda boda rider suspected of transporting the gunman.
According to the DCI, Naula told detectives that he was riding motorcycle registration number KMGL 516L at the time of the shooting. During interrogation, he provided crucial information that led detectives to trace the motorcycle's movements and current whereabouts. A trail through a succession of owners ultimately led to the recovery of the motorcycle, which was escorted to the Homicide Offices for further examination.
When presented with the motorcycle, Naula positively identified it as the one he had used to ferry the suspected gunman during the fatal attack. The recovery of the motorcycle adds to the crucial evidence being assembled by detectives following the arrests of the suspected gunman and two boda boda riders, as well as the recovery of other motorcycles allegedly used to transport the gunman and trail the victim.
Four suspects, Julias Cheruiyot, Nicholas Naula Lemiso, Noah Kipkurui Langat, and Kennedy Kipkemei, were arrested on September 24, 2026, in connection with the murder. A Nairobi court has granted the DCI 15 days to continue detaining the suspects. Detectives are continuing to reconstruct the chain of events surrounding Mbobu's murder, with investigations focused on establishing the circumstances of the killing and identifying all those allegedly involved.
Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, a respected lawyer and former head of a political parties' dispute tribunal, was driving home on the evening of September 9, 2025, when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his vehicle and opened fire. The killing has sparked widespread outrage, and the DCI is working to bring the suspects to justice. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to gather more evidence and identify any additional suspects.
The recovery of the motorcycle is seen as a significant breakthrough in the case, and detectives are hopeful that it will lead to further leads and ultimately, the conviction of those responsible for Mbobu's murder. The DCI has assured the public that they are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served in this case. The suspects are currently being held in custody, and their detention has been extended by the court.
The case has raised concerns about the security situation in Kenya, particularly in the capital city of Nairobi. The government has been urged to take steps to improve security and prevent similar incidents in the future. The investigation into Mbobu's murder is ongoing, and the DCI is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Key points
- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu.
- The motorcycle used in the fatal shooting has been recovered by detectives.
- The DCI has been granted 15 days to continue detaining the suspects.
