NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – The prosecution has opposed the release on bail of seven people accused of murdering psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso, warning of the possibility of witness interference as the case returned before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti on Tuesday.

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The seven accused persons, including politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, were charged afresh after the prosecution moved to consolidate their cases.

The fresh plea followed the arraignment of Police Constable Collins Bett Kiplangat and Pius Muiru Mbugua, alias Headboy, who were brought before Justice Muteti after being arrested in Uganda and returned to Kenya. They joined the five suspects who had pleaded not guilty on September 29.

The five are Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, her children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, police constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and Maritim Kimutai, alias Kim.

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“A plea of not guilty is entered in respect of each one of you, and the matter will proceed,” Justice Muteti said.

The charge sheet alleges that the seven, alongside others who have not been presented before court, murdered Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026, at about 9.30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani Sub-County.

The prosecution has now asked the court to deny them bail, citing concerns over possible interference with witnesses and the ongoing investigations.

State counsel Jalson Makori told the court that some of the witnesses are known to the accused persons, while others have been placed under the protection of the Witness Protection Agency.

The State’s opposition to bail is contained in an affidavit filed by homicide investigations officer Corporal Romana Odour.

Investigators argue that releasing the suspects could expose witnesses to intimidation or interference, as well as give the accused an opportunity to destroy or conceal evidence or communicate with people who are still being pursued by investigators.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya