Patmoz
By Njeri Irungu
Nairobi, Kenya – September 12, 2025
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded urgent investigations into the killing of advocate Kyallo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Tuesday evening in Nairobi.
On Friday, members of the legal fraternity, led by LSK President Faith Odhiambo and Senior Counsel Bar Association Chairperson Philip Murgor, marched in solidarity with Mbobu’s family. They described the shooting as a direct assault on the legal profession and a chilling sign of rising insecurity in the country.
Ms. Odhiambo told reporters that the death of an advocate strikes at the heart of the profession. “The killing of one of us hurts all of us,” she said. “We demand thorough investigations, regular updates, and above all, that the perpetrators are arrested and brought before a court of law without delay.”
The petition presented to police at Vigilance House urged authorities to conduct speedy and impartial investigations into the assassination, provide regular public updates, and put in place stronger security measures for advocates handling sensitive cases. It also called for stricter control of firearms to curb their misuse, and for collaboration between the government and the LSK to ensure the long-term safety and independence of legal practitioners.
The leaders expressed alarm that Mbobu’s killing comes so soon after the assassination of a Member of Parliament, pointing to a worrying pattern of violence and vigilante-style justice. “This raises critical questions about how gun control is managed in our country,” Ms. Odhiambo noted, calling on the national government to take greater responsibility in halting the trend.
Mr. Murgor echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations had assured the society of swift action. “The police have the resources and expertise to resolve such cases quickly. We expect arrests and prosecutions within the shortest time possible,” he said.
Both leaders also cautioned the media against speculating on the circumstances surrounding Mbobu’s death. They warned that casting aspersions on the deceased could prejudice investigations and give perpetrators room to escape justice. “The right to life is inherent,” Ms. Odhiambo stressed. “Irrespective of whatever he may or may not have done, grievances should be addressed through the courts or the Law Society’s disciplinary committee, not through unlawful killings.”
The demonstration ended peacefully, with lawyers vowing to sustain pressure on the authorities until justice for their slain colleague is delivered.
