KCB has in the past decades positioned itself as the bank of the common mwananchi, a financial partner for families and businesses across Kenya.
But a shocking exposé by Captain (Rtd.) Kung’u Muigai on the very day his lawyer Kyalo Mbobu was gunned down has raised serious questions about the bank’s practices and integrity.
Captain Muigai revealed that in his long-running land dispute over the 443-acre Muiri Coffee Estate, KCB allegedly manipulated top judicial figures to rule against him despite clear legal grounds in his favor.
While these allegations are yet to be proven in court, the timing and gravity of the revelations have shaken public confidence.
For many Kenyans, KCB’s image as a people’s bank now feels like a distant promise. The bank’s handling of the Muigai case repeatedly pushed for auction of the land amid decades of litigation and alleged misuse of influence.
This paints a worrying picture of impunity and raises questions about whether institutions we trust can always be relied upon to uphold fairness.
The tragic killing of Kyalo Mbobu, who stood by Muigai’s side in court, has added a human cost to this saga. His death underscores the dangers that can surround high-stakes disputes with powerful institutions.
The late Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu. Photo: BBC
For those still searching for answers about the city lawyer’s untimely passing, this case offers an unsettling connection. It is a fight for justice, a call for accountability, and a reminder of the shadow that corporate power can cast.
This is more than a land dispute. It is about the trust we place in our financial systems. KCB, a bank that millions of Kenyans have relied on for decades, now faces questions that go beyond balance sheets and interest rates.
The public deserves transparency fairness and a banking partner that truly honors its promise to the common mwananchi.
For anyone still trying to understand the full story behind Kyalo Mbobu’s murder and KCB’s role in the Muigai land dispute it is clear that vigilance and awareness are necessary. Not all that shines as trustworthy lives up to its promises and the fight for justice continues.
