By Ongaga Ongaga
A police inspector who had been on the run over the murders of Nairobi lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu and Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso has been arrested in Eldoret, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced.
Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang was arrested by detectives from DCI Headquarters following an intelligence-led operation in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County.
In a statement, the DCI said detectives intercepted Sang along Uganda Road in Eldoret’s Central Business District while he was driving a silver Toyota Fielder, registration number KCM 508L.
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The officer was reportedly attempting to sell the vehicle to raise money for his upkeep while evading arrest.
“Following actionable intelligence, detectives trailed and intercepted Sang along Uganda Road in Eldoret’s Central Business District,” the DCI said.
Sang had been sought in connection with the two separate murder investigations. Investigators had previously linked him to the killing of Mbobu, alleging that he coordinated the operation alongside Rose Mbithe, who is also a suspect in the murder of Dr Mutiso.
Mbobu was shot dead on September 9, 2025, while driving along Magadi Road in Nairobi. Dr Mutiso was fatally shot on July 29, 2026, in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
The DCI said Sang’s arrest marked a significant breakthrough in the investigations, with detectives now pursuing further leads to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killings and determine whether other people were involved.
Following his arrest, Sang was taken to Eldoret Police Station for processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
The latest arrest comes after detectives made several arrests in the two investigations, including suspects who were linked to the alleged planning and execution of the attacks.
In the Mbobu case, the Director of Public Prosecutions approved murder charges against five suspects in October 2026. They include Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children and two police officers. The suspects were expected to take pleas on October 27, 2026.
The DCI said it would continue pursuing all credible leads to ensure that everyone suspected of involvement is brought before the courts.
“No rank, status or affiliation places anyone above the law,” the agency said.
