Rose Mbithe, two children, two police constables charged with murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today charged politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and two police constables with the murder of city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The five accused persons were arraigned before the Kibera High Court, where they were charged with the murder of Mbobu. The charge constitutes a second murder case against Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children, who are also facing charges in connection with the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso. The accused persons appeared before Lady Justice Diana Kavedza and pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. The particulars of the charge allege that on 9th September 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., along Magadi Road in Karen, within Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi, the five accused persons, jointly with others not before the court, murdered Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The two police constables charged alongside the politician and her children are Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemoi Borboroi. Until his death, Mbobu, served as a prominent advocate of the High Court, university lecturer and author. Prosecution also informed the court of its intention to charge Police Inspector Kenneth Sang in connection with the murder. Sang was arrested in Eldoret and subsequently presented before the Milimani Law Courts on Monday. The court authorised his continued detention for 14 days to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to complete its investigations. The court directed the prosecution to file an affidavit opposing the accused persons’ release on bond and scheduled November 24, 2026, for the hearing of the bond application. #HakiNaUsawa

“We cannot do much without the public's trust, and so trust is very important. It should be noted that trust is based on truth; you cannot trust somebody if they are not truthful”. Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu, PhD, Chairperson, IPOA.

“We commend the DPP for bringing justice closer to the people by operationalizing Chapa Gumzo Na Prosecutor community engagement," Vincent Chahale, Country Director, IJM

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐰𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞 The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has this week enhanced the hearing of charges against Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and seven co-accused over the Kwa Binzaro massacre in Kilifi County, where the remains of 28 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves. It is alleged that Mackenzie and the co-accused jointly murdered known and unknown adults and have been charged with several crimes against humanity under international law linked to the alleged killings in Kwa Binzaro, which is approximately four kilometers from Shakahola. Additionally, they face manslaughter charges before the Mombasa Law Courts and radicalization charges before the Shanzu Law Courts in relation to the Kwa Binzaro Massacre. Mackenzie’s co-accused are Shallyne Anindo Temba alias Ann, Kahindi Kazungu Garama alias Mlewa, Tom Ochieng Mkonwe alias Thomas alias Tomaso, Julius Tuva Luwali, Johnson Gona Richard, Charles Mutua Musee alias Mzee Mutua, and James Kazungu Kahindi alias Ponda alias Baba Bura. This week's hearing of the Kwa Binzaro Murder trial comes a week after the DPP earned the conviction of the controversial preacher Mackenzie and 28 co-accused for the murder of 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre case. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Jami Yamina, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Frankline Sirima, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Owiti and Assistant Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ms. Betty Rubia have already led over 45 witnesses to testify before Justice Wendy in an escalation of efforts to mount its case and bring it to a logical conclusion. This week, the prosecution has lined up more than 10 witnesses to testify, coupled with dozens of exhibits to support its case against Mackenzie and the co-accused. Today Mr. Yamina and Mr. Sirima called three witnesses, who testified before Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo. The first prosecution witness was a Kisumu County resident who appeared before the court virtually. Ms. Emily Achieng, who works as a salonist, told Justice Wendy that DCI officers informed her in 2025 that her national identity card number had been used to register one or more mobile phone numbers allegedly being operated by a person in Kilifi for unlawful purposes. Achieng told the court that she presented herself to DCI officers in Kisumu, where she recorded a statement. She maintained that she was unaware that her ID number had been used to register the SIM card number in question, revealing the two cellphone numbers she has registered. She also told the court that she only learned about Mackenzie through television and had never visited Kilifi. In his testimony, another prosecution witness, Mr. Alfred Kipchumba, a police officer attached to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit in Mombasa, said he and three colleagues arrested Temba, Kahindi, Mkonwe, and Kazungu Kahindi during a targeted night operation at a rented apartment in the Bamburi Mtopanga area. The officer told the court that the arrests were made at about 9.30pm, during which the officers confiscated the suspects’ mobile phones and SIM cards and handed them to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit in Malindi. The third prosecution witness was Mr. Filbart Niwa a trained fingerprint examiner from the National Registration Bureau. Following a request by the prosecution, with the concurrence of the defence, the Court recorded the certified testimony of the witness's written statement on oath recorded in another case against the accused persons as the witness's evidence-in-chief. The case will continue tomorrow with the prosecution lining up six witnesses to testify. #HakiNaUsawa

"Money laundering is often perceived as a complex financial offence that has little connection to ordinary citizens. However, its consequences affect us all. When proceeds derived from corruption, fraud, drug trafficking, counter trafficking in persons and other criminal activities are concealed or introduced into the legitimate economy, the damage extends far beyond the original offence" Renson Ingonga, CBS, OGW

DPP secures 14-day detention of Police Inspector linked to murders of psychiatrist and city lawyer. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today secured a 14-day detention order against Police Inspector Kenneth Sang, who is linked to the murders of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. Sang, who was arrested in Eldoret on Saturday, was presented before Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai at a Nairobi court, where the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought additional time to complete investigations. The court granted the 14-day detention period to allow investigators to interrogate the suspect, record his statement, conduct searches, make possible recoveries, facilitate a mental health assessment and complete investigations before charging him. The court directed that Sang be detained at Kilimani Police Station. The case will be mentioned on 9th of November 2026. Dr Mutiso, a former director of the African Institute of Mental and Brain Health, was fatally shot and killed on 29th July 2026 in Nairobi. Investigations have also linked Sang to the murder of Mbobu, which occurred on 9th September 2025. The prosecution alleges that Sang played a key role in planning the killing and is expected to face charges alongside other suspects already charged before the Kibera High Court. The court heard that investigators recovered two spent cartridges and two bullets from the scene of Dr Mutiso’s murder. A ballistic examination linked the recovered ammunition components to a Mini Jericho pistol that was subsequently recovered and examined. Investigators established that the firearm had been issued to Inspector Sang. The DPP has already approved murder charges against five suspects in connection with Mbobu’s killing. They are Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and police constables Julius Kipkoeach Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemoi Borboroi. #HakiNaUsawa

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE COLLAPSE OF MULTI-STOREY BUILDING IN EASTLEIGH, NAIROBI. #HakiNaUsawa

ODPP sensitises Malindi remandees on Plea Bargaining and Diversion. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sensitised remandees at Malindi GK Prison on Plea Bargaining and Diversion policies, resulting in 12 plea agreements for cases before the Garsen Law Courts. The team, led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (ADPP) Agather Mkongo assisted by Prosecution Counsels Job Nyakundi, Collins Oluoch, Emmanuel Konde, Victor Chaka, engaged remandees on the two mechanisms as part of efforts to expedite case resolution and reduce prison congestion. Of the 16 remandees held at the facility with cases before Garsen Law Courts, 12 agreed to enter into plea agreements. The team also progressed five pending High Court plea agreements involving accused persons charged with murder. The five confirmed receipt of the relevant forms, with the agreements expected to be finalised in court within two weeks. Prison noted that the initiative was helping reduce congestion and acknowledged the prosecutors’ efforts to ensure suspects and appellants receive witness statements and records of appeal in good time, supporting timely case processing. #HakiNaUsawa

DPP secures life sentence for Kwale man convicted of defiling 7-year old boy. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a life sentence against a water vendor convicted of defiling a seven-year-old boy in Vivalani village, Lunga Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County. Athumani Juma was sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Lucy Kabaria at Msambweni Law Courts after the court found him guilty of defilement contrary to Section 8(1), as read with Section 8(2), of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The offence was committed on 7th June 7 2025, when the complainant, a Grade Two pupil, was playing football. The court heard that Juma called the child and, after he declined to follow him, grabbed him and took him to his house, where the offence occurred. He subsequently threatened the child against disclosing the incident. The matter came to light after the boy’s brother and uncle noticed that he was unable to control his stool and pressed him to explain what had happened. The incident was reported at Kikoneni Police Station, and the child was taken to hospital for examination. Medical evidence presented during the trial revealed a loss of sphincter muscle strength, consistent with overstretching and penetration. The prosecution called five witnesses whose testimonies supported the case against the accused. Hon. Kabaria found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. She noted that the child’s testimony was consistent and corroborated by medical evidence and other witnesses. Juma had denied the charges and claimed he had been framed. However, the court dismissed his defence, finding that the evidence against him was credible and that his identity as the perpetrator was not in doubt, as he was known to the child as a water vendor in the village. He was convicted under Section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code and informed of his right to appeal against both the conviction and sentence within 14 days. #HakiNaUsawa

Anti-Corruption cases in court this week. #HakiNaUsawa

32-year-old man charged with defiling 11-year-old boy in Mombasa A 32-year-old man has been charged before a Mombasa court with allegedly defiling an 11-year-old boy. Nabil Farid Swaleh was arraigned before Senior Resident Magistrate Hon. Gladys Olimo, where he faced a charge of defilement contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The court heard that on 21st October 2026, at Kizingo area in Mvita Sub-County within Mombasa County, Swaleh intentionally and unlawfully defiled the 11 year minor. He faces an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. In the alternative, it is alleged that on the same date and place, Swaleh intentionally and unlawfully touched the minor's private parts. The accused pleaded not guilty to both counts. Following the plea, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Brenda Ogada objected to the release of the accused on bond. Ms. Ogada prayed to the court to order a pre-bail report before considering bond, stating that there is high public anger directed at the accused person. She urged the court to take into account the seriousness of the offence and the safety of the minor. Hon. Olimo directed that the accused be held in police custody pending the determination of the bond application. The court will deliver its ruling on the bond application on 26th October 26 2026. #HakiNaUsawa

DPP obtains conviction of three family members over Ksh. 113 million Kisumu business fraud. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has earned the conviction of three people by a Kisumu Court over a fraudulent scheme involving Kes 113.2 million belonging to Kisumu-based Such Enterprises Limited. Senior Principal Magistrate Fatuma Rashid found Mr. Christopher Joseph Okal, Ms. Grace Minayo Okal and Mr. Victor Anyumba guilty of all six counts as charged by the Prosecution led by Principal Prosecution Counsel Mr. Douglas Moseti. Prosecution charged the three convicts who are members of the same family with conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to Section 393 of the Penal Code. They also faced charges of money laundering contrary to Section 3(a), (b), (i), (ii) and (iii), as read with Section 16(1)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, as well as acquisition and possession of proceeds of crime contrary to Section 4(a)(b)(c), read with Section 16(1)(a) of the same Act. Mr. Okal, who worked as an accountant at Such Enterprises Limited faced additional charges of stealing by servant contrary to Section 281, fraudulent false accounting contrary to Section 330(b), and stealing contrary to Section 275 as read with Section 268 of the Penal Code. The charges arose from the alleged fraudulent diversion of customer payments and wholesale goods worth Sh113.2 million from Such Enterprises Limited in Kisumu on diverse dates between October 2020 and July 2021. Prosecution called witnesses, including company employees, customers, bank officials, forensic examiners and investigating officers, to reveal to the court how the convicts operated their fraud scheme. The court heard that Mr. Okal manipulated the company’s accounting system by creating fictitious transactions and diverting customer payments to accounts linked to his co-convicts. Evidence presented by Prosecution including forensic document investigation showed that Mr. Okal used his access privileges to alter records and conceal transactions. Similarly, an audit report identified Kes. 113,227,529 that had not been accounted for. Further, Hon. Rashid heard that customers had been instructed to deposit money for goods into bank and mobile money accounts associated with the convicts rather than the company’s official accounts. The court rejected the convicts’ assertion that the transactions were legitimate business arrangements, finding that the Prosecution evidence demonstrated a coordinated scheme to defraud the company and conceal the proceeds. She was persuaded by prosecution's submission that Mr. Okal was the mastermind of the convicts’ fraud plan who in an attempt to hide the trail of the monies from the customers, availed the accounts of Ms. Okal and Mr. Anyumba where the sales were deposited. The court also found Ms. Okal and Mr. Anyumba guilty of stealing and participating in money-laundering activities linked to the diverted payments. Weighing the evidence produced by the Prosecution against the defense, Hon. Rashid found the Prosecution had proved their case against the three on all the counts. Consequently, she proceeded to convict them pursuant to Section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code with sentencing set for 29th October 2026. #HakiNaUsawa

DPP secures life imprisonment for Kisumu man who defiled and assaulted a minor The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a life imprisonment sentence for a Kisumu man convicted with the defilement and assault of his 10-year old daughter. Hon. Lele Lucas Ikapolon at Maseno Margistrate Court found the convict guilty of defilement contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. He also found him guilty of cruelty to a child contrary to Section 152(1)(a) of the Children Act, 2022 as charged by the Prosecution. The Prosecution led by Prosecution Counsel, Mr. Victor Kipng’etich told the court that on diverse dates between January 2026 and 18th May 2026 in Kisumu Sub-County within Kisumu County, the convict had unlawfully defiled and caused grievous harm to the minor. The convict denied the charges prompting the Prosecution to take on the burden of proof before Hon. Ikapolon. To execute this, the prosecution called a total of six (6) witnesses including a clinical officer whose medical examination evidence produced in court was consistent with the offence of defilement and grievous harm. Further, the medical evidence showed the minor had sustained an injury to the right eye and blunt injury to the lower abdominal region which the clinical officer testified that they were consistent with the alleged physical assault and grievous harm. The court heard that on 18th May 2026, the convict returned home while drunk, approached the minor’s bedroom while naked threatening her to remain silent before he defiled her, beat her and burnt her clothes. Following the incident, the minor escaped home and sought refuge with a neighbour. Upon returning to school the following day, she disclosed the allegations to her teachers, prompting the headteacher to contact the children’s officer and police, who took her to hospital for examination and treatment. “The prosecution proved the principal charge of defilement and the separate charge of cruelty to a child beyond reasonable doubt. The accused's denial does not raise a reasonable doubt in light of the totality of the evidence,” ruled Hon. Ikapolon. Consequently, the learned Magistrate convicted the accused with defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006 and cruelty to a child contrary to section 152(1)(a) of the Children Act, 2022 proceeding to sentence him to life imprisonment. The convict has fourteen (14) days within which to exercise his right of appeal. #HakiNaUsawa