The shocking assassination of city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu has taken a new twist after an old video of former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati resurfaced online, linking the slain advocate to sensitive 2022 election secrets.
The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows Chebukati speaking about individuals who played critical but discreet roles during the hotly contested polls. Keen-eyed netizens quickly pointed out that one of the names mentioned was none other than Kyalo Mbobu, the lawyer gunned down in a drive-by shooting along Magadi Road, Nairobi.
Mbobu’s Alleged Role in 2022 Elections
In the video, Chebukati hinted that Mbobu had been part of a small legal team offering “technical advice” in the midst of the tallying and dispute resolution chaos. While he did not go into detail, the statement has reignited speculation about behind-the-scenes power struggles and legal maneuvering during the tense electoral period.
Political analysts now say Mbobu may have been privy to high-stakes secrets surrounding the presidential results dispute, the Supreme Court petition, and alleged power-brokering between state and opposition figures.
The Assassination Angle
Mbobu’s death has already sparked national outrage, with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirming that forensic experts are piecing together evidence from the murder scene. The resurfaced Chebukati video has only intensified suspicions that the lawyer may have been a marked man, silenced for what he knew about the election.
Family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased describe him as a quiet but sharp-minded legal mind who rarely sought the spotlight but was trusted with delicate assignments. The possibility that his assassination could be linked to the 2022 election saga has added a political layer of intrigue to what was initially seen as a tragic crime.
Public Reaction
On X (formerly Twitter), Kenyans have been quick to connect the dots:
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Some believe Mbobu was killed because he “knew too much” about the inner workings of the election.
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Others argue the resurfaced video is being misinterpreted and that his murder may have been unrelated.
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A section of politicians, meanwhile, are already demanding that the DCI treat Mbobu’s case as a “politically motivated assassination.”
What Next?
The DCI is under pressure to investigate whether there is a direct link between Chebukati’s remarks, Mbobu’s alleged election role, and his assassination. If confirmed, the case could blow open one of Kenya’s most sensitive political chapters in recent memory.
For now, the resurfaced Chebukati video has ensured that Kyalo Mbobu’s murder will not be treated as an ordinary crime but as part of a much bigger puzzle tied to Kenya’s electoral integrity and political power games.
