Machakos Court: DCI Seeks 14-Day Detention of Lawyer Angela Mulwa Over Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso Murder

• The DCI is investigating the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was shot dead on July 29, 2026.
• Detectives suspect that lawyer Angela Mulwa may have been involved in planning the alleged attempted attack on Dr Mutiso.
• The DCI is seeking a 14-day detention for Mulwa to allow detectives to complete outstanding inquiries into the murder.

The investigators argue that releasing Mulwa before completing the investigation could jeopardise the case, citing concerns over witness intimidation and potential interference with evidence.

Detectives have been investigating the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was shot dead on July 29, 2026, while seated inside a motor vehicle in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The incident was reported at Kibra Police Station under OB Number 35/29/07/2026. Preliminary ballistic analysis has established a link between the recovered cartridge cases and bullet head and the firearm used in the killing. A Mini Jericho pistol, serial number 47302127, was recovered from senior police officer Kenneth Sang, who investigators say is currently at large. The DCI suspects that Mulwa may have been involved in planning the alleged attempted attack on Dr Mutiso on July 7, 2026, near Junction Mall along Ngong Road.

The murder investigation has identified a potential link to a longstanding land dispute involving L.R. No. 1504/13, a parcel that is the subject of ongoing proceedings before a Machakos court. Dr Mutiso had previously raised concerns over her safety and reported an attempted attack in which she allegedly believed she was being followed. The DCI suspects that Mulwa may have been involved in planning the alleged attempted attack and was present during an eviction and demolition exercise involving property associated with L.R. No. 1504/13. Investigators also claim that Mulwa maintained frequent communication with Sang, whose firearm is suspected of having been used in the killing.

The DCI has asked the court to allow it to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days as detectives pursue investigations into the murder. The investigators argue that releasing Mulwa before completing the investigation could jeopardise the case, citing concerns over witness intimidation and potential interference with evidence. They also cite security concerns, saying continued detention is necessary for Mulwa’s protection given the high-profile nature of the murder and the fact that her identity has become known to members of the public and the deceased’s family.

Lawyers should watch for the potential impact on client confidentiality and witness intimidation as the DCI investigates alleged involvement of a practicing lawyer in a high-profile murder case.

Source: Original reporting via DCI seeks 14-day detention of lawyer Angela Mulwa over Dr Mutiso murder