Mwala Member of Parliament Vincent Musyoka speaking during the burial of Kennedy and Stanley Muthungu at Nyaani, Mwala Constituency on June 13, 2026. Photo by Andrew Mbuva. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
The quiet village of Nyaani in Mwala Constituency, Machakos County, was engulfed in grief and sorrow on Friday as family, friends, and leaders gathered to lay to rest Kennedy and Stanley Muthungu, two brothers who were mistakenly killed by a mob after being falsely accused of theft.
The burial ceremony turned into a strong call for justice, with political leaders, legal experts, and residents condemning mob justice and demanding accountability for those responsible for the brothers' deaths.
Mwala Member of Parliament Vincent Musyoka said the deaths of Kennedy, Stanley, and another victim identified as Charlie should serve as a wake-up call to the country on the dangers of mob justice.
"The blood of Charlie, Kennedy, and Stanley is crying out for justice from the ground, and we will not tire until justice is served," said the MP. “We do not know how many other innocent people may have lost their lives under similar circumstances. When people can casually accuse others and have them killed without evidence, it raises serious questions about how many innocent lives have been lost before.”
Musyoka called for urgent reforms within the boda boda sector, arguing that criminal elements hiding among genuine operators must be identified and removed. He proposed the registration and strengthening of boda boda SACCOs to enhance accountability whenever crimes are committed by individuals operating within the sector.
He also expressed sympathy to the bereaved family, noting that one of the deceased was on the verge of completing his university education.
"This degree holder lying here today had a bright future ahead of him. One can only imagine the pain his parents are going through. People who kill innocent souls have no place in our society," he said.
The legislator warned those behind the killings that prison would be a safer place for them than facing the anger of the community, while urging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to ensure justice is delivered.
Machakos Town MP Caleb Mule also condemned the killings, describing them as a gross violation of the right to life.
"The loss of one child is painful, but the loss of two children from the same family is devastating," Mule said. “Every person has a right to life. No one has the authority to take another person's life. There are courts and legal processes for dealing with suspects.”
He rejected claims that any sector, including the boda boda industry, could operate above the law.
"There is no sector that is immune from the law. There is nothing called mob justice. Every individual must take responsibility for their actions," he added.
Prominent lawyer Jackson Kala pledged to provide legal representation to the families free of charge throughout the court process.
"I will watch brief for the two families during the court proceedings at no cost. We are also considering filing a constitutional petition because that is the appropriate legal route to pursue. We must ensure these families receive justice," said Kala.
The deaths of Kennedy and Stanley have sparked widespread outrage across Machakos County, with growing calls for swift investigations and prosecution of all those involved.
As mourners laid the two brothers to rest, the prevailing message was clear: mob justice has no place in society, and those responsible for the killings must be held accountable to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
