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  • Autopsy Reveals Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Shot Eight Times at Close Range

    Autopsy Reveals Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Shot Eight Times at Close Range

    A post-mortem examination has revealed that prominent Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu died from excessive bleeding after being shot eight times by his attackers, with most bullets fired from close range.

    Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor, who conducted the autopsy, disclosed that two bullets were recovered from Mbobu’s body, with the majority of shots targeting his right side. The lawyer sustained fatal injuries to his neck and spine during the Tuesday evening attack.

    “Most of the shots were coming from the right side. There were injuries to the neck and spine. They were severe enough to cause his death,” Dr Oduor stated.

    The shooting occurred around 5:30 pm on Magadi Road as Mbobu was driving home to Karen. Two assailants on a motorcycle ambushed the lawyer in what investigators now believe was a carefully planned assassination rather than a random robbery.

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has assembled three specialized teams to investigate the murder, including detectives from Lang’ata DCI, the Homicide bureau, and officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau. The elite Operation Support Unit has also joined the probe.

    According to investigation sources, crime scene analysis has ruled out robbery as the motive. “It’s clear that the killers took time to plan and even conducted surveillance on the lawyer. This can’t be a robbery incident,” an investigator told reporters.

    Detectives are now pursuing two primary theories: that Mbobu was killed over a business deal gone wrong or that he was targeted due to his legal work. The post-mortem findings are expected to provide crucial evidence as investigators work to identify and apprehend the killers.

    The brutal nature of the attack, with multiple close-range shots, suggests a deliberate execution rather than a crime of opportunity, raising questions about what led to the lawyer’s targeted killing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Babu Owino Claims Munuve Was Poisoned With A ‘Lethal Biological Agent’ As Family Clashes with Autopsy Findings

    Babu Owino Claims Munuve Was Poisoned With A ‘Lethal Biological Agent’ As Family Clashes with Autopsy Findings

    In a development that is likely to heighten political tensions in Nairobi County, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has made explosive claims that the late Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve Kimanzi was poisoned with a “lethal biological agent,” contradicting the official autopsy report that attributed the death to a blood clot.

    According to Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, who conducted the autopsy, Hon. Munuve died from a pulmonary embolism – a blood clot that traveled from his leg to his lungs, blocking blood flow and preventing oxygen from reaching vital organs.

    “Upon opening the body, the most significant findings were in the lungs,” Dr. Oduor stated. “We discovered a large blood clot in the pulmonary artery, a condition that can lead to sudden death.”

    The official examination revealed signs of oxygen deprivation, including darkened lips and fingernails, and identified another clot in a blood vessel in the lower limb, suggesting deep vein thrombosis as the initial condition.

    However, MP Owino has contested these findings, claiming the blood clot was actually caused by poisoning, specifically pointing to organophosphates (OPs) as the potential agent.

    “The autopsy report revealed that there was blood clot in the lungs which is caused by poisoning,” Owino stated. “Research indicates that organophosphate poisoning can cause a prothrombotic state, increasing the likelihood of blood clots.”

    Organophosphates are chemicals commonly found in pesticides that interfere with nerve function. While medical literature does suggest they can potentially create conditions favorable for blood clot formation in some cases, Dr. Oduor’s report made no mention of poisoning as a factor.

    Lawyer Danstan Omari
    Lawyer Danstan Omari

    Adding another dimension to the controversy, the family of Hon. Munuve, through their legal representatives Danstan Omari and Shedrack Wambui, has suggested possible medical negligence in their relative’s treatment.

    They indicated that “proper diagnosis and timely medical intervention could have saved his life.”

    The family has noted that various samples, including stomach contents and specific organs, have been submitted for further laboratory analysis, and they are awaiting final results before making definitive public statements.

    A medical expert consulted for this story caution that while certain poisons can contribute to blood clot formation, pulmonary embolisms are most commonly caused by natural conditions such as prolonged immobility, certain medical conditions, or genetic predispositions.

    Authorities have indicated that the comprehensive laboratory results being awaited by the family should provide more definitive answers in the coming weeks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Autopsy Reveals Kariobangi MCA Joel Munuve Died From Blood Clot

    Autopsy Reveals Kariobangi MCA Joel Munuve Died From Blood Clot

    A joint post-mortem examination conducted by government and independent pathologists at Lee Funeral Home has determined that Kariobangi MCA Joel Munuve died from natural causes, specifically a pulmonary thromboembolism.

    According to the detailed autopsy report released yesterday, Munuve’s death resulted from a blood clot that formed in the deep veins of his left leg before traveling to his lungs, where it fatally blocked a major blood vessel.

    “As a result of my examination, I formed the opinion that the cause of death was Pulmonary Thromboembolism due to Left Popliteal Vein Deep Vein Thrombosis. A blood clot (thrombus) traveled to the lungs and blocked a blood vessel, leading to death,” stated the official autopsy report.

    The pathologists discovered that the fatal clot originated from the popliteal vein, located behind Munuve’s left knee, where several additional clots were also found.

    Medical experts noted that some of these clots appeared to have been present for an extended period before the fatal episode.

    Further examination revealed a large clot covered with a whitish layer lodged in the pulmonary trunk, indicating it had been present for some time.

    This obstruction significantly blocked blood flow to the lungs, severely compromising oxygenation and breathing function.

    The clot had extended into the lung tissue, resulting in pulmonary infarction—death of lung tissue due to inadequate blood supply.

    The comprehensive examination also noted a scar in Munuve’s chest, suggesting a chronic condition in his right lung, and a benign fatty growth (lipoma) in his neck.

    A swab was collected for additional viral profiling as part of standard procedure.

    The findings conclusively rule out foul play in the death of the Nairobi County Assembly representative, providing closure to speculation that had surrounded his unexpected passing.

    Family members and political colleagues have been briefed on the findings, with funeral arrangements expected to be announced in the coming days.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Wife of Nigerian Rapper MohBad Blames His Father for Failed Autopsy

    Wife of Nigerian Rapper MohBad Blames His Father for Failed Autopsy

    Mohbad’s widow Omowunmi Aloba has accused Joseph Aloba, her deceased husband’s father, of being accountable for the failure of an autopsy test that was unable to determine the precise cause of the musician’s death, Western media reported on Thursday.

    Earlier, Wahab Shittu, the legal representative for MohBad’s family, reportedly said that pathologist Sunday Osiyemi claimed that the exact cause of the singer’s death could not be determined. One of the reasons behind it was the fact that 21 days had passed before the autopsy, and by that time the body had already started to decompose.

    According to the report, Aloba was devastated by the medical expert’s verdict and lamented her father-in-law’s decision to bury her husband too quickly, despite her requests and those of her relatives to delay the funeral to establish the cause of MohBad’s death.

    “I have been sad. I have been heartbroken since yesterday when I got the news on what the pathologist said about the autopsy of my husband. […] He [Aloba’s father-in-law] buried my husband hurriedly,” she was quoted as saying.

    Had MohBad not been buried so quickly, “the autopsy would have been done, and I would have known everything that happened to my husband,” she reportedly added.

    MohBad was a popular rapper. In 2021, he was listed in Audiomack’s top 21 Afrobeat artists. His song “KPK (Ko Por Ke)” with Nigerian songwriter Rexxie was nominated three times for The Headies awards 2022, a local hip-hop music awards. Last September, he ranked number one on the Official Artiste Top 100 of Nigerian music and entertainment magazine TurnTable.