Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has revealed that City lawyer Kyalo Mbobu died from excessive bleeding and severe injuries.
The autopsy report released on September 11, 2025, indicated that Mbobu was shot eight times, with two bullets recovered so far.
Two bullets, including one lodged in the left arm, were recovered for ballistic analysis.
Johansen Oduor said the gunshots caused severe bleeding from neck vessels and spinal injury, while the chest cavity remained intact.
Gunpowder burns, or “tattooing,” were observed on the skin, particularly the chin, indicating the shots were fired at close range.
The pathologist noted that the pattern of injuries suggests the shooting was intentional and aimed at lethal points.
“Upon examining the body, we found that he was shot a total of eight times, with most of the gunshots coming from the right side of the body. We were able to recover two bullets, which have been handed over to the investigating officer for ballistic analysis. He suffered severe bleeding due to injuries to the neck vessels, as well as spinal injuries. These injuries were severe enough to cause death, with both spinal and neck injuries contributing to significant blood loss,” Oduor said.
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Autopsy Reveals Details of City Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu’s Death
Additionally, some of the bullet wounds were grazing wounds, passing through the skin without entering the body, while others had clear entry and exit points. One bullet was found in the left upper arm.
Most of the shots came from the left side, passing through the neck and upper arm. However, the report revealed that his chest cavity remained intact.
Regarding the angle and distance of the shots, the pathologist explained that “tattooing”—burn marks caused by close-range gunfire—was observed on the skin, especially on the chin, indicating that the shooter was very close to the deceased.
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Kyalo Mbobu Did Not Die Instantly
Oduor stated that Mbobu did not die instantly; he bled for some time. The pathologist concluded that the shooting was intentional, noting that someone firing eight times clearly aimed to kill.
Kyalo Mbobu was shot along Lang’ata Road near the Galleria-Brookhouse area while driving home alone in his four-wheel-drive vehicle.
While he was minutes away from approaching his Boyani home in Karen, the assailants, who had been trailing him, gunned him down.
The family of the slain lawyer is now demanding justice. His brother, fellow lawyer James Maluki, urged the government to conduct a thorough probe into the killing.
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