Lawyer Angela Mulwa and her co-accused, Nelson Masiga Makaralu, will remain in police custody for 14 more days following a Mavoko court ruling. The extension allows investigators to continue probing their alleged involvement in the murder of renowned psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso, alongside related offences including land fraud and theft of vehicles.
The order was issued by Principal Magistrate Lilian Nyabando, who acknowledged the gravity of the murder case and granted detectives additional time to complete forensic and digital investigations. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) linked the suspects to a land dispute stemming from the demolition of Dr Mutiso’s matrimonial home in Mlolongo during an eviction on February 12, 2026.
According to DCI, Dr Mutiso had filed a complaint on May 4, 2026, after the eviction. Investigators allege that a black Range Rover Sport valued at Sh15 million, reportedly taken during the eviction, was found at premises connected to Mulwa. Additionally, four vehicles went missing during the operation, including two belonging to the Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB) and two owned by Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei.
The prosecution argued that keeping the suspects in custody is crucial to safeguarding the investigation, as they are awaiting forensic analysis of CCTV footage and communication records. Authorities fear releasing them could lead to interference with ongoing inquiries or tampering with evidence.
In their defense, lawyers contended that the matter originated from a lawful civil land eviction supervised by police, questioning the timing of the arrests nearly six months after the eviction. They also highlighted that the suspects’ mobile devices had already been confiscated, and further evidence could be obtained through court orders. Mulwa’s defense noted her familial relationship to Prof. Ndetei, asserting that possession of a disputed vehicle does not imply criminal guilt.
Despite these arguments, the prosecution maintained that family ties do not excuse retaining stolen property and emphasized the need to protect the investigation’s integrity while respecting constitutional rights.
