KANU Boss Arrested Over Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Murder
Investigators probing Mbobu’s assassination have been questioning suspects believed to hold vital details that could shed light on the case.
Marvin Chege 
Three individuals, among them KANU Secretary General George Wainaina, have been arrested in connection with the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Magadi Road on Tuesday.
For a second day running, investigators probing Mbobu’s assassination have been questioning suspects believed to hold vital details that could shed light on the case.
The three were initially interrogated on Thursday and are now being held at different police stations across Nairobi.
Two of them, described as close associates of the slain advocate and said to have been with him during a lunch-hour meeting, are detained at Kilimani and Capitol Hill Police Stations.
A photo of KANU Secretary General George Wainaina. /X
Wainaina’s lawyer confirmed his arrest, clarifying that he was picked up as a person of interest. After being questioned, he was taken to Kileleshwa Police Station but was later rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“There is an active investigation that is going on, and it’s not only him. We have been told it is a homicide investigation, but we don’t know which one,” said Wainaina’s lawyer, Maulid Musa.
Although detectives have not disclosed the specific role of the three suspects, they believe the trio may be crucial in tracking down the gunman and the motorcycle rider who escaped after the shooting.
Wainaina’s lawyer confirmed his client’s arrest, acknowledging that some money was recovered during the operation. He maintained, however, that the cash was legitimate.
The probe continues under mounting pressure from both the public and the legal fraternity. On Friday, September 12, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) lodged a formal petition with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, demanding a transparent and expeditious investigation into Mbobu’s killing.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted on regular updates and the swift prosecution of those responsible, while Senior Counsel Philip Murgor urged police to use their resources to quickly apprehend the perpetrators.
Earlier that day, hundreds of lawyers staged a peaceful demonstration beginning at the Milimani Law Courts. They marched through Nairobi streets, stopping at Town House—where Mbobu’s office was located—for prayers and a moment of silence. Odhiambo noted that the killing highlighted broader concerns over gun control, citing the recent assassination of a sitting MP.
Wiper Party leader and Senior Counsel Kalonzo Musyoka stressed that Mbobu’s death symbolised the plight of ordinary Kenyans, many of whom have been victims of police or motorcycle gunmen.
Parallel protests were staged in other regions, including Machakos and Kisii, where lawyers decried rising insecurity and called for urgent government action.
“We condemn the act of shooting and pray that the perpetrators are brought to book. This is a threat to those who seek justice for others,” said West Kenya Region LSK Chair Winnie Mirieri.
The demonstrations carried a powerful slogan: “Advocates for justice. Justice for advocates.”
