A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa for 21 days amid investigations into the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The court ruled that releasing the suspects at this stage could jeopardize the ongoing probe by potentially interfering with witnesses.
Rose Mulwa will be held at Kileleshwa Police Station, while Chris Mulwa remains at Kilimani Police Station. The magistrate found sufficient grounds to justify their continued detention, though declined the 30 days requested by investigators.
Authorities are examining whether Dr Mutiso’s killing is linked to the 2025 murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who had represented Dr Mutiso’s husband, Prof David Musyimi Ndetei, in a lengthy matrimonial property dispute. Both murders share notable similarities, including reports that the victims were monitored prior to being fatally shot.
Background and Investigation Details
- Dr Mutiso died from multiple gunshot wounds after being shot three times, including twice in the head, according to a post-mortem by Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor.
- Weeks before her death, Dr Mutiso reported receiving threats, including a July 7 incident where two men on a motorcycle confronted her near Ngong Road. She escaped unharmed and identified Chris Mulwa as one of the assailants.
- Rose Mulwa is the former wife of Prof Ndetei; they divorced in 2001 and have four children, including Chris Mulwa.
- Police arrested Rose and Chris Mulwa in Karen during an intelligence-led operation on July 27.
The court emphasized the importance of the remand orders to prevent interference with witnesses and protect the integrity of the investigations.
