Why Case Involving Angela Mulwa Deepens Mystery Around Psychologist Killing

Case involving Angela Mulwa and the killing of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso has taken a new turn after a Nairobi court ordered that she remain in police custody for 14 days to allow detectives to complete their investigations.

In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the court partly allowed an application by the prosecution seeking more time to hold Mulwa as investigators pursue leads into the circumstances surrounding Dr. Mutiso’s death.

Mulwa will remain in custody until August 19, 2026, when the matter will return to court for further directions and an update on the progress of the investigations.

The court also directed the investigating officer to expedite the probe within the 14-day period, signalling the need for detectives to conclude key aspects of the case before the next mention.

At the same time, the court ordered that Mulwa’s SIM cards be released to her, providing partial relief as she remains in custody while detectives continue examining the circumstances surrounding the killing.

Court Seeks Faster Investigations

The latest decision comes as investigators attempt to piece together what happened before and after Dr. Mutiso was shot dead in Nairobi.

The clinical psychologist was fatally shot on July 31 while travelling in a taxi along Ralph Bunche Road in Upper Hill. She was reportedly on her way to work when she was attacked.

A post-mortem examination conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor established that Dr. Mutiso died from three gunshot wounds.

The injuries, according to the post-mortem findings, were two gunshot wounds to the head and another to the upper body, adding weight to the investigators’ efforts to establish the motive and circumstances of the shooting.

The prosecution has previously argued that more time was required to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killing, including possible links between the suspects and the deceased.

The court’s decision to grant 14 days, rather than an indefinite period, places investigators under pressure to move quickly and provide an update when Mulwa returns to court on August 19.

The latest detention order follows another court decision issued a day earlier involving Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son, Chris Mulwa.

Threats Reported Before Shooting

Rose Mulwa and Chris Mulwa were ordered to remain in custody for 21 days after prosecutors argued that releasing them could interfere with witnesses as investigations continued.

The court agreed with the prosecution’s concerns, finding that alleged threats made against Dr. Mutiso before her death, together with the stage of investigations, justified their continued detention.

Court documents indicate that Dr. Mutiso had reported to Kilimani Police Station 24 days before her death that she had been followed and threatened on two separate occasions.

The alleged incidents involved two men riding on a motorcycle.

Investigators claim that Dr. Mutiso identified Chris Mulwa as the pillion passenger in one of the incidents, a development that detectives are now examining as part of the wider investigation into her death.

The report made to police before the shooting has become an important part of the investigation because it could provide detectives with clues about whether Dr. Mutiso had reason to fear for her safety before she was killed.

Investigators are also examining the relationship between the suspects and Dr. Mutiso as they seek to establish a possible motive.

Police say Rose Mulwa is the former wife of Dr. Mutiso’s husband, Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, while Chris Mulwa is their son.

The family connection has placed the relationships surrounding Prof. Ndetei under scrutiny as detectives investigate whether personal disputes could have played a role in the killing.

Possible Link to 2025 Lawyer Murder

Another major line of inquiry is whether Dr. Mutiso’s killing could be connected to the September 2025 murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu.

Mbobu represented Prof. Ndetei in a long-running matrimonial property dispute involving Rose Mulwa.

The possible connection has widened the scope of the investigation, with detectives looking beyond the immediate circumstances of the July 31 shooting.

Investigators are expected to establish whether the two killings share any links, including the people involved, the disputes surrounding them or any possible motive.

However, the alleged connection remains part of the investigation, and no conclusion has been reached linking the two deaths.

The court proceedings have therefore provided a glimpse into several areas detectives are pursuing, but important questions surrounding Dr. Mutiso’s killing remain unanswered.

Among them is who planned and executed the shooting, why she was targeted and whether the threats she reported weeks earlier were connected to her eventual death.

The circumstances of the attack have also raised questions about how the assailants tracked Dr. Mutiso’s movements and whether the shooting was planned in advance.

With Mulwa expected to remain in custody until August 19, detectives have a limited period to advance their investigations and present the court with a clearer picture of the case.

The court’s directive to expedite the probe could also determine the next phase of the proceedings, particularly if investigators seek additional orders or if the prosecution moves to take further action against the suspects.