In a development straight out of a classic movie, DCI detectives have made a major breakthrough in the investigations into the murder of prominent lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was killed in a brazen motorcycle drive-by shooting on September 9, 2025.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives, after an intensive and painstaking investigation over the past year, have identified and arrested Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot, who is suspected of being the gunman who fatally shot the lawyer along Magadi Road in Nairobi.
Consequently, the sleuths on Thursday, September 24 recovered a Ceska pistol that had been issued to the suspect at the time of the incident. Ballistic examination, the DCI says, has since confirmed that the firearm was indeed used in the shooting that claimed the life of Lawyer Mbobu.
Shocking twist
And in a shocking twist of events, the investigations have since established that Inspector Kenneth Sang, who is currently at large, allegedly coordinated the operation in liaison with Rose Mbithe.
What is even more shocking is that Mbithe is already in police custody in connection with the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was assassinated on July 29, 2026, after being gunned down inside an Uber along Mawensi Road in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
According to the investigative agency, today’s breakthrough represents a significant development in the investigation.
The Directorate extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late Lawyer Mbobu and Dr. Mutiso, whose lives were tragically cut short.
“The DCI recognises the pain and anguish endured by their loved ones and assures the families that every effort is being made to ensure that all those responsible are identified, apprehended and brought before the law.”
The arrested police officer remains in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment in court.
The DCI is further assuring Kenyans that investigations remain active, with detectives pursuing additional leads to establish the full circumstances, motive, planning and execution of the murder.
