A respected Kenyan lawyer, Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, was shot dead in a drive-by attack on a busy street in Nairobi.
Mbobu, a former head of a political parties’ dispute tribunal, was driving home when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his vehicle and opened fire.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots on Lang’ata/Magadi road. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations are currently underway.
The Law Society of Kenya described the killing as “abhorrent” and called for swift and conclusive action against the perpetrators.
This incident bears similarities to the killing of a lawmaker, Charles Ong’ondo Were, in April, which was also believed to be a targeted assassination.
Reaction from the Community
The legal community in Kenya is in shock, with many condemning the attack.
LSK president Faith Odhiambo expressed concern over threats faced by lawyers, stating that advocates are often victimized and targeted for their work.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi also condemned the “cold-blooded killing,” urging the police to conduct thorough investigations to bring the culprits to justice.
A gruesome video shared online shows the lawyer’s lifeless body slumped over the steering wheel, sparking widespread outrage.
