Dr Mutiso murder case: Seven plead not guilty as bail hearing begins
Seven suspects in the murder case of Dr. Victoria Mutiso have pleaded not guilty, with defense lawyers arguing against the prosecution's opposition to bail. The case involves complex family dynamics and allegations of a vendetta behind the murder charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of judicial process, the right to bail, and the intersection of personal disputes with criminal law.
The seven suspects appear before Justice Alexander Muteti during the hearing of the murder case of Dr Victoria Mutiso at Milimani High court, Nairobi, on October 6, 2026 /LEAH MUKANGAI
Seven suspects charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso pleaded not guilty and faced a contested bail hearing on Tuesday before Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani Law Courts.
Defence counsel attacked the prosecution’s opposition to bail as speculative, evidence-free and driven by a family vendetta.
The accused—Rose Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Angela Mulwa and four others—were charged afresh after their case was consolidated into a single capital trial carrying a potential death sentence.
David Ndetei, the deceased’s husband, is the ex-husband of Rose and father of Chris and Angela. He is listed as a prosecution witness.
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