Two Suspects in Victoria Mutiso Murder Case Granted Ksh1 Million Bail

Two Suspects in Victoria Mutiso Murder Case Granted Ksh1 Million Bail

The High Court has granted two suspects linked to the murder investigation of Dr Victoria Mutiso a cash bond of Ksh1 million each as detectives continue probing a wider case involving a disputed 21-acre parcel of land.

The two suspects, a lawyer and her co-accused, were arraigned over allegations of possessing a stolen Range Rover Sport valued at approximately Ksh15 million.

Investigators told the court that the luxury vehicle was allegedly stolen from the disputed Mlolongo property, which has emerged as a key part of the investigation into Dr Mutiso’s death.

The court heard that detectives are examining the relationship between the lawyer, her co-accused and other people connected to the property, including the lawyer’s mother.

The mother remains in custody alongside her son after the court previously issued a 21-day detention order to allow investigators to complete their inquiries.

Prosecution Seeks More Time

The case involving the two other suspects took another turn after prosecutors sought additional time to keep them in custody.

The prosecution asked the court for seven more days after the initial 14-day detention period expired.

The request was based on the need for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to review the investigation file and determine whether formal charges should be brought against the two suspects.

“Upon expiry of the 14-day period, the prosecution seeks a further seven days of custodial orders on the basis that although the investigations have been completed, the file has been forwarded to the ODPP for perusal and directions.”

The court was told that investigators had completed their work concerning the mother and son but had forwarded the file to the ODPP for review.

The prosecution said the ODPP had not yet communicated its decision on whether the two should be charged.

“The ODPP is yet to communicate its decision on whether the respondents should be charged or not. It is the prosecution’s position that the additional seven days are necessary to enable the ODPP to consider the file and issue appropriate directions.”

The additional detention period was therefore presented as necessary to allow prosecutors to examine the evidence and issue directions.

Dr Victoria Mutiso Shot Dead in Nairobi

Dr Mutiso was killed on Wednesday, July 29, during her morning commute in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area.

According to investigators, the incident happened at about 9:23am near the junction of Mbagathi Link Road and Mawenzi Road.

The vehicle in which she was travelling was reportedly blocked by a black Toyota Prado.

Gunmen riding on a motorcycle then allegedly fired three shots into the rear passenger section of the vehicle, where Dr Mutiso was seated.

She was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Her killing triggered a major investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations as detectives sought to establish the motive, identify those responsible and determine whether the murder was connected to other disputes.

Seven Suspects Arrested

At least seven suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the murder as detectives continue pursuing additional leads.

The investigation has also expanded to examine the alleged stolen Range Rover and the disputed Mlolongo land.

Authorities are yet to publicly establish the exact motive for Dr Mutiso’s killing, and allegations made against the suspects remain subject to the ongoing court process.

The latest bail ruling means the lawyer and her co-accused can remain out of custody while the case proceeds, subject to the conditions imposed by the court.

Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutors are expected to continue reviewing evidence linked to the murder, the disputed property and the alleged theft of the luxury vehicle as the search for answers into Dr Mutiso’s death continues.

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Two Suspects in Victoria Mutiso Murder Case Granted Ksh1 Million Bail