Mathew Kyalo Mbobu: A Distinguished Legacy in Law, Governance & Arbitration
Early Life & Academic Foundation
Mathew Kyalo Mbobu is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 29 years of experience as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya iodkenya.co.ke. He earned his LL.B (Honours) and LL.M from Georgetown University, adding to his credentials as a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb, London)
Professional Achievements
Academic and Legal Careers
iodkenya.co.a Senior Partner at Kyalo & Associates Advocates, providing professional legal services in corporate governance, arbitration, and commercial litigation.
Developing the next generation of legal professionals as a lecturer at the Kenya School of Law and the University of Nairobi School of Law iodkenya.co.ke.
The Law and Practice of Evidence in Kenya (2011), a reputable textbook on evidentiary law, was written by the author.
served as the exclusive arbiter and rendered a historic ruling requiring Geothermal Development Company (GDC) to reimburse Lantech (Africa) Limited Sh2 billion, according to Business Daily Africa.
Leadership in Governance
In order to maintain democratic integrity and settle intra-party conflicts, the chairman of the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal plays a crucial role.
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Board Member, Institute of Directors (IOD) Kenya, where he promotes director professionalism and ethical governance iodkenya.co.ke.
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Held chairmanship roles at both Quest Holdings Ltd and Core Capital Group Ltd, providing strategic leadership in the private sector in Kenya.
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Served on the Board of Trustees for Corat Africa, contributing to capacity-building initiatives across the continent iodkenya.co.ke.
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Was appointed as a Director at CMC during a governance restructuring—though his tenure concluded amid a board shake-up aligned with CMC’s ongoing divestment and restructuring, Business Daily Africa+1.
High-impact Litigation
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Represented high-profile clients, including involvement in a case arguing that the auction of Muiri Coffee Estate was invalid due to a lack of proper banking disclosure, challenging a Sh3 billion property auction, and advocating for consumer fairness, Nation Africa.
Summary Table: Key Highlights
| Domain | Scope of Achievement |
|---|---|
| Legal Practice | 29+ years in litigation, arbitration, corporate governance |
| Academia | Lecturer at leading law schools; authored major legal text |
| Governance | Led tribunals, served on corporate boards and trusteeships |
| Arbitration | Led high-value arbitration, shaping dispute resolution |
| Strategic Leadership | Guided major firms and institutions in Kenya |