The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has expressed profound grief and concern following the brutal gunning down of Kyalo Mbobu, a reputable Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a resounding three decades of Practice.

Mbobu was killed on the evening of September 9, 2025, by an unknown assailant who executed a drive-by shooting before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

“This most unfortunate occurrence marks a sad day for the legal profession and for the entire country. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mbobu,” Odhiambo said.

Odhiambo stated that the legal profession mourns a distinguished member of dedicated service and demonstrable legal excellence.

She mentioned that Mbobu made instrumental contributions to the legal and governance space in Kenya through his expansive practice and devout service.

Odhiambo added that the Society honours Mbobu for his efforts in molding future generations of legal practitioners as a Lecturer at the University of Nairobi.

“We applaud the scholarly contributions he left us with through his texts which will continue to guide us in our practice especially in the law of evidence. His service to country through his tenure as the Chairman of the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal leaves an indelible mark to his legacy. May his soul rest in peace,” she said.

Mbobu Death Was Pre-determined

However, Odhiambo said the legal profession stands petrified at the dire state of safety for Advocates.

Odhiambo said the LSK is waiting for preliminary reports on the identity of the perpetrator and the motive but insisted that the incident has all markings of a pre-determined assassination.
She explained that advocates have been oftenly victimized and targeted for the work that they do.

Victimization of Advocates

Additionally, Odhiambo said the incident and other acts of violence, intimidation and retribution against Advocates of the High Court of Kenya represents a damning test to the administration of Justice.

She stated that the effective discharge of the constitutional functions of Advocates requires an environment that facilitates autonomy to work without fear of persecution.

“We decry this detestable act, and demand that the perpetrators be hunted down and brought to book,” she said.

Demands to DCI

Odhiambo called upon the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to commence immediate, all-hands-on-deck investigations to identify, locate, apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of this crime.

“We have recently witnessed how efficacious our investigative agencies can be in undertaking investigations, and we anticipate that equal urgency and professionalism will be applied in concluding this matter. Anything else will be an indictment to the capacity of our Security Organs to discharge their mandate and add to the growing frustration and skepticism on the state of security in the country,” she said.

Odhiambo said the free reign of crime in Kenya’s streets and communities is an affront to the liberties and the lawfulness that makes Kenya a Constitutional Democracy.
She affirmed that the security agencies have an immediate duty to act decisively in putting an end to the growing menace.

“Such calamitous levels of insecurity place our country at the precipice of lawlessness, a state we all bear a Constitutional duty to protect our country from,” she said.

A photo of crime scene tape in Kenya. PHOTO/UGC.