DPP orders fast probe into Kyalo Mbobu’s killings, demands report in 7 days
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered the Inspector General of Police to submit a comprehensive report within seven days on the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyallo Mbobu.
Mbobu, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Karen, Nairobi, sending shockwaves through the legal fraternity and the wider public.
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His killing has been described as a tragic loss of a man whose career spanned decades in academia, public service, and private practice.
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In a statement issued on X on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the ODPP said it joins Kenyans in mourning the death of a man who greatly influenced the practice of law, especially in the area of evidence.
The office extended its deepest condolences to Mbobu’s family, colleagues, and friends, noting that his exemplary leadership left a lasting impact on the profession.
The DPP has instructed police investigators to fast-track their work and provide a detailed update within a week. The directive is aimed at ensuring that all critical evidence is identified, collected, and preserved in strict accordance with the law.
According to the statement, this approach is necessary to guarantee accountability and to reassure the public that justice will be delivered.
“Accordingly, the DPP has DIRECTED the Inspector General of Police to fast-track investigations into this incident and to submit a comprehensive status update to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions within seven (7) days for review and further action,” the statement read.
Eyewitness accounts
The ODPP also supported calls from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for members of the public with any information to come forward. Investigators believe eyewitness accounts and community cooperation will be crucial in piecing together what happened on the day of the shooting and identifying those responsible.
“The ODPP echoes the DCI’s appeal for members of the public with any information relevant to this case to come forward and share it with law enforcement agencies without delay,” a part of the statement.
The attention now turns to the progress of the investigation and the report expected from the police department.
