Court grants DCI 15 days to hold four suspects in Mathew Mbobu murder case
Chief Magistrate Gethi Kibiru granted the application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the DCI, allowing detectives additional time to complete investigations and pursue outstanding leads.
Nairobi court permits DCI 15 days to further detain four suspects in Mathew Mbobu murder probe. Chief Magistrate Gethi Kibiru grants request from Office of Director of Public Prosecutions and DCI. Four suspects - Julias Cheruiyot, Nicholas Naula Lemiso, Noah Kipkurui Langat and Kennedy Kipkemei - arrested on Sept 24, 2026 following intelligence-led operation.
Cheruiyot, a police officer attached to Pangani Police Station, alleged to be gunman; pistol recovered during investigation linked to firearm. Lemiso accused of providing transport; Langat alleged to have monitored Mbobu’s movements; Kipkemei accused of planning attack. Mbobu shot while driving near Brookhouse International School in Nairobi on Sept 9, 2025.
Property dispute linked to Mbobu's representation of Professor David Musyimi Ndetei's family in land dispute. Additional searches planned and exhibits require further analysis.
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