Mike Sonko has announced the arrest of the main suspect linked to the murder of Michael Omworo Ombui, the Mathare father who was stabbed to death while taking his young son to school.
Ombui, widely known as Baby James’ father, was attacked in January 2025 in the Mathare Area 4 settlement, an incident that sparked outrage among residents and Kenyans online.
In a statement issued on Monday, May 25, Sonko said the suspect had been traced and arrested in Migori after reportedly spending months in hiding following the fatal stabbing.
Main suspect arrested in murder of Mathare father Michael Ombui. Photo: Courtesy.
According to Sonko, the suspect identified as Ali is believed to have carried out the brutal attack on Ombui as he escorted his child to school in Mathare.
Sonko further stated that details surrounding the killing deeply disturbed him, particularly allegations that the suspect mistreated the child’s lunch after attacking the victim.
The former governor noted that the brutal nature of the incident pushed him to personally follow up on the matter until the suspects were finally arrested.
He stated that details surrounding the attack deeply affected him and strengthened his resolve to pursue justice for the slain Mathare father.
Sonko also praised officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations based in Ruaraka for their efforts in tracking down the suspects and ensuring progress in the case.
Following the killing of Michael Omworo Ombui, Sonko announced that he had adopted Baby James, the young boy who reportedly witnessed the fatal stabbing of his father while they were heading to school in Mathare Area 4.
Sonko stated that the child would now become part of his family as he seeks to support him through the difficult period following the loss of his only parent.
He further revealed plans to seek professional therapy services for the child to help him recover from the trauma before enrolling him in a different school to continue his education.
