The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Kenya has approved murder charges against Kimutai Maritim, bringing the total number of suspects set to face prosecution in the Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso murder case to five. Maritim was arrested on August 22, 2026, after allegedly attempting to visit suspects detained at Pangani Police Station. He was reportedly intercepted while trying to deliver a loaf of bread and a packet of milk to the detainees.
Maritim will be charged alongside Rose Mbithe, her daughter Angela Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa, and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi. The five suspects are expected to appear before the High Court for plea-taking on September 29, 2026, following a directive by Justice Alexander Muteti. The DPP's approval of murder charges against Maritim indicates that investigations have established a link between him and the planning of the offence.
According to investigators, Maritim could assist in tracing other suspects who remain at large. The prosecution has also indicated that three other suspects arrested in Uganda in connection with the murder will return to court on October 1, 2026. These suspects, Police Constable Collins Bett Kilangat, Pius Muiruri Mbugua, and Samuel Karanja Gathoni, were arrested on August 29 at Kyanja Heights Flats in Nakawa, Kampala, before being returned to Kenya.
The three suspects from Uganda have been detained for 30 days to allow investigations to be completed. They are expected back in court as prosecutors continue investigations into the murder, while the five facing charges in Kenya prepare to take a plea. Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was shot dead on July 29, 2026, during her morning commute in Upper Hill, Nairobi. She was rushed to the Kenyatta National Hospital Emergency Centre, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The murder case has been ongoing, with the DPP and investigators working to gather evidence and link suspects to the crime. The approval of murder charges against Maritim is a significant development in the case, indicating that the DPP has sufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution. The case has garnered significant attention in Kenya, with many following the developments and awaiting the outcome of the trial.
The DPP's decision to approve murder charges against Maritim and others demonstrates the commitment of Kenyan authorities to bring perpetrators to justice. The case highlights the importance of investigating and prosecuting crimes, particularly those that attract public attention and concern. As the case proceeds to court, many will be watching to see that justice is served for Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and her family.
The suspects facing charges in Kenya, including Maritim, Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, will have their day in court on September 29, 2026. The prosecution will present its case, and the suspects will have the opportunity to plead and begin their defence. The developments in the case demonstrate the ongoing efforts of Kenyan authorities to investigate and prosecute crimes, and many will be following the outcome closely.
Key points
- The DPP has approved murder charges against Kimutai Maritim in connection with the killing of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
- Five suspects, including Maritim, are set to face prosecution in the murder case.
- Three other suspects arrested in Uganda will return to court on October 1, 2026, as investigations into the murder continue.
