Police Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang has denied killing city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead along Magadi Road near Brookhouse International School in Karen on September 9, 2025.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Inspector Kipkemboi with murder, contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.
According to the prosecution, Kipkemboi committed the offence jointly with others who are not before the court.
Appearing before Kibera High Court Judge Diana Kavedza on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the inspector denied the murder charge.
The court subsequently entered a plea of not guilty.
“A plea of not guilty is entered,” Judge Kavedza said.
Prosecution Opposes Inspector’s Release on Bail
The prosecution, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Gikui Gichui, has opposed the release of the accused person on bail and bond.
Gichui informed the court that Kipkemboi’s case file would be consolidated with that of other suspects charged in connection with the murder of Mbobu.
The other accused persons are Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, as well as police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemboi Borboroi.
The five were arraigned before the same court on October 27, 2026, where they also denied the murder charge.
DCI Links Firearm to Murder of Lawyer Mbobu
In their investigations, detectives reportedly established that a Mini Jericho pistol allegedly used in the killing had been issued to Inspector Kipkemboi.
Investigators further stated that a ballistic examination linked recovered cartridge cases and bullet heads to the firearm.
The investigating team, led by Corporal Romana Oduor, told the court that its findings indicated that the police officer played a significant role in the killing of the city lawyer.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) further alleged that Kipkemboi was the planner behind the execution of Mbobu.