The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has formally charged five people with the murder of doctor Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The accused individuals are Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei; her children, advocates Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa; police constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi; and Maritim Kimutai, alias Kim. They are accused of killing Dr. Mutiso on July 29, 2026, within Upper Hill in Kilimani Sub-County.
The charges were read out in the Milimani High Court by Judge Alexander Muteti on September 29, 2026. During the court appearance, the five accused persons denied the murder charge against them, and a plea of not guilty was entered. Judge Muteti stated that a plea of not guilty had been entered in respect of each one of them and that the matter would proceed.
A group of lawyers representing Rose Mbithe Ndetei and her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, decided to pull out from representing them in the murder case. The legal team, led by Cliff Ombeta, Danstan Omari, Samson Nyaberi, and others, informed the court that they had requested to be struck off the record. They cited that their clients were acting contrary to the legal advice they were giving them.
According to the lawyers, they had warned their clients against making unsubstantiated allegations against President William Ruto and other senior government officials. The lawyers stated that they did not have material evidence to prove that the government officials had a hand in their adversities. This led to a breakdown in communication, making it difficult for the lawyers to merge submissions in the interest of their clients.
The lawyers also expressed concern over their clients' decision to decline to appear during a virtual court session. They argued that this decision, combined with their clients being in custody, painted them as a flight risk. As a result, the lawyers felt it was necessary to withdraw from the case.
The case has garnered significant attention, with many following the developments closely. The DPP's decision to charge the five individuals indicates that the investigation has made significant progress. The next steps in the case will be crucial in determining the course of justice.
The accused individuals will continue to face the charges against them. The court will need to consider the evidence presented and hear from witnesses to determine their guilt or innocence. The case is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the prosecution presenting their case against the accused.
Key points
- Five people have been charged with the murder of doctor Victoria Nthunya Mutiso in Kenya.
- The accused individuals include Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her children, advocates Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa.
- The lawyers representing Rose Mbithe and her children withdrew from the case, citing a breakdown in communication and unsubstantiated allegations against government officials.
