Lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested and is set to face a murder charge alongside her mother and brother over the killing of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, in a case that has attracted widespread attention in Nairobi.
Mulwa was taken back into custody on Monday, August 24, 2026, shortly after appearing at the Milimani Law Courts.
Her re-arrest came after prosecutors moved to charge her, her mother, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, and her brother, Chris Mulwa, with the murder of Dr Mutiso.
The three are accused of acting jointly with other individuals in connection with the killing, although some of the people allegedly linked to the incident have not been charged.
Dr Mutiso, a clinical psychologist and mental health researcher, was shot dead on July 29, 2026, during her morning commute in Nairobi.
She was reportedly attacked along Mawensi Road in the Upper Hill area after the vehicle she was travelling in was blocked by suspected gunmen.
According to investigators, the attackers opened fire before fleeing the scene. Dr Mutiso was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Her death triggered a major investigation by detectives, who have since been working to establish the motive behind the killing and identify all those involved.
Investigators have reportedly examined several possible leads, including alleged family disputes, property disagreements and financial dealings.
Mulwa had earlier been arrested as part of a separate investigation involving alleged theft of vehicles associated with Dr Mutiso and her husband, Professor David Ndetei.
She was subsequently released on bond before detectives re-arrested her as the investigation into the murder intensified.
Her latest arrest followed proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts, where the prosecution informed the court that a murder case had already been filed before the High Court.
This led to the withdrawal of an earlier application by investigators seeking additional time to detain Mulwa as they completed their investigations.
The prosecution alleges that Mulwa, her mother and her brother were involved in the events leading to Dr Mutiso's death.
Detectives are also investigating alleged communication between some of the suspects and other individuals believed to have played a role in the killing.
Investigators have reportedly been examining an alleged payment of Sh300,000 made during an earlier attempt to target Dr Mutiso.
The alleged payment is being treated as part of the evidence detectives are using to establish whether there was a plan to harm the deceased before the fatal attack.
Police are also expected to rely on witness statements, phone records, forensic evidence and other investigative material as they build the case.
The evidence will ultimately have to be presented before court and subjected to scrutiny during the proceedings.
The involvement of three members of the same family has added another layer to the case. The allegations against Mulwa are particularly significant given her profession as a lawyer, while the prosecution's case against her mother and brother will also have to establish their individual roles in the alleged offence.
The defence is expected to challenge the prosecution's allegations and question the evidence linking the accused persons to the murder.
The court will determine whether the evidence presented by the prosecution meets the legal threshold required to sustain the charges.
The matter is now expected to proceed before the High Court, where Mulwa, her mother and her brother will formally face the murder allegations.
The proceedings are likely to reveal more details about the investigation, the alleged motive and the evidence gathered by detectives.
As the case moves forward, investigators may also continue pursuing other people suspected of being connected to the killing.
The prosecution will be required to prove its case against each accused person individually.
For now, Angela Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
The upcoming court proceedings will determine the strength of the allegations and whether the evidence gathered by investigators can establish their involvement in Dr Mutiso's death beyond the required legal standard.