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The Milimani High Court has rejected a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to detain for 21 days two suspects who have been arraigned in connection with the murder of mental health psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. The two suspects, Pius Muiru and Elijah Kibellion, appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti, where the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) asked the court for 21 more days to complete their mental assessments. Accused Pius Muiru and Elijah Kibellion During a Court Proceedings at the Milimani High Court on September 30,2026/ Echo News Digital Reporter The prosecution also sought orders for the two suspects to be detained at different police stations pending the completion of the investigations. “We intend to consolidate E/007/2026 with E/004/2026 that was before the court,” the prosecution told the court. The prosecution’s request for the 21-day detention was however opposed after the court considered allegations previously raised by the other five accused p...

A team of lawyers including Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta and other defence counsel have withdrawn from the murder case involving Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing delays and differences with their clients. Accused Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa and Chris Mulwa during their plea taking at the Milimani high court on September 29/2026.Photo credit/Echo News Digital Reporter  Ombeta, who represented the first three accused 75-year-old Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her children, Chris and Angela said the case had taken longer than expected. Other lawyers, including Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui, Martina Swiga, Samson Nyaberi and Kilonzo also were confirmed of their withdrawal. This was after the five pleaded not guilty on the Murder charges they were facing.  Their defence counsel also cited a breakdown in communication and changing instructions from the accused. "We are pulling in different directions as defence,we kindly ask the court to allow us to step down to this proceedings openly so th...

The Nairobi High Court has set a date for the hearing of an application seeking the release on bond of three family members and two others charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, a clinical psychologist who was killed on July 29, 2026, in Upper Hill, Nairobi. From Right:Accused Rose Mbithe,Angela Mulwa,Chris Mulwa,Constable Elijah kimoi and Maritim Kimutai during plea taking on September 29,2026/photo credit-Echo News Digital Reporter. The five accused persons include 75-year-old mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and daughter Angela Mulwa, who are family members, alongside Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and Maritim Kimutai. Appearing before Justice Alexander Muteti, the five denied the murder charge, pleading not guilty after the prosecution confirmed that it was ready to proceed with plea taking. The prosecution, however, told the court that it had been served with an application raising weighty issues that required a response from the investigating officers...

The Environment and Land Court in Kajiado has temporarily stopped the implementation and enforcement of provisions of the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026, requiring payment of land rates and rent. S heria Mtaani counsel Shadrack Wambui addressing the press outside Milimani law courts after a court's decision on September 24,2026/Photo credit: Reporter. The orders were issued after Sheria Mtaani chairman Counsel Shadrack Wambui,Lawyer Danstan Omari and several residents’ associations challenged the legality of the charges, arguing that the county government introduced them without following the statutory process governing the assessment and collection of land rates. The petition targets Sections 14(8), 14(9) and 14(13), read together with the Tenth Schedule of the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026. The petitioners argue that the county cannot lawfully impose the disputed charges without first preparing and adopting a valid valuation roll as required under the National Rating Act, 20...

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli is seeking further court intervention in his dispute with United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) after the High Court declined to stop the university’s September 26 graduation ceremony. The dispute centres on Masengeli’s pursuit of a PhD in International Relations and his exclusion from the university’s graduation ceremony. His lawyers, including Cecil Miller, Danstan Omari, Stanley Kinyanjui and Martina Swiga, maintain that the DIG had met the academic requirements and should have graduated alongside his September 2021 cohort. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli addressing the media during a past even/Photo/X Speaking outside the Milimani Law Courts after the ruling, Masengeli’s legal team said the disagreement arose after an external assessor and his supervisor submitted comments on his dissertation. According to Masengeli, he is not asking the court to award him a PhD but wants USIU-Africa to complete t...

Nicco Movers Limited has secured temporary relief from the High Court after challenging the suspension of its PSV Operator’s Licence, a decision that had effectively brought its fleet of more than 100 commercial vehicles to a standstill. Milimani High Court Judge Janet Mulwa on September 2, 2026, certified the company’s application as urgent and issued interim orders staying the execution of the Tribunal’s judgment and orders. A photo of Nicco movers together with their legal counsel during a press briefing on September 2,2026 outside Milimani law courts/Screengrab. Nicco Movers moved to the High Court after the Tribunal, in a judgment delivered on August 31, 2026, suspended its PSV Operator’s Licence with immediate effect. The company is challenging the decision, arguing that the suspension was based on an erroneous finding that it had failed to comply with regulatory requirements. Nicco Movers maintains that it had met the requirements and possessed valid compliance certificates and ...