A police constable has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection with the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The arrest comes more than a year after the fatal shooting on Magadi Road in Nairobi. The DCI announced the development in a press statement on September 24, 2026, confirming the detention of the officer.
The suspect, Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot, is being pursued by investigators as part of the ongoing probe. A boda boda rider, Nicholas Lemiso Naula, was also arrested for allegedly transporting Cheruiyot to and from the murder scene. The DCI has recovered a pistol used in the shooting, marking a key step in the case.
The murder of Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, a prominent legal figure, has drawn significant public attention. Authorities continue to investigate the case, with multiple suspects still at large. The recovery of the weapon and the arrest of the constable are seen as important developments in the complex investigation.
The DCI has not yet released further details on the case, but the arrests signal progress in solving the high-profile crime.
