Prominent Meru lawyer shot, fights for his life

A prominent Meru-based lawyer known for filing cases against common injustices by government agencies was on Wednesday shot by people on a motorcycle in Maua town.

Mr Mbogo was rushed to the St Stephen’s Kiirua Mission Hospital in Buuri Sub-County.

According to witness accounts, the lawyer was puffing on a cigarette when the two attackers arrived on the motorcycle, and fired shots at him.

“We were resting when the motorcycle zoomed past his office, turned back, and fired shots at the lawyer who was smoking outside the office,” said one witness.

Another witness said the attackers acted very swiftly and made a quick getaway after the shooting.

“They were two men on the motorcycle. I just had one shot and they drove off,” said Mbogo.

"We are following up to ensure that he is out of danger now, thereafter we will start investigations to catch the perpetrators of this heinous crime," said Nelson Havi, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President.

Mbogo who has law offices in both towns has recently taken to court the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) and won. 

He also sued St Mary Girls High School, Igoji when it ordered home some of its students over arrears related to a controversial hostel project.

He is known for representing clients on land-related issues.

Presently, he is representing five clans who claimed they risk losing their land, in the Amungénti Adjudication section in Igembe South.