Widower of slain Dr Victoria Mutiso asks court to deny bail to five accused

The husband of Dr Victoria Mutiso, who was slain, has requested the court to deny bail to five individuals accused of her murder. He expressed concern that their release could endanger him, his family, and potential witnesses to the crime. Prof David Ndetei, Dr Mutiso's husband, made this plea in an affidavit opposing the accused's bail request.

He stated that the suspects were familiar with his relatives, friends, colleagues, and members of Dr Mutiso's family. Ndetei warned that the accused could use their knowledge of the witnesses' identities, homes, and workplaces to intimidate or coerce them. He also mentioned that his marriage to one of the accused, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, ended in 2001 due to a property dispute, which later escalated into hostility.

Ndetei alleged that the accused could communicate with witnesses through various means such as phone calls, text messages, physical visits, or intermediaries. He specifically expressed concern about a fourth accused who is a serving police officer. He argued that the officer could potentially access police resources, putting Ndetei and other witnesses at risk of intimidation or interference.

Ndetei stated that standard bail conditions might not be sufficient to protect witnesses as the accused officer operates within the law-enforcement system responsible for enforcing such conditions. He also mentioned the death of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who represented him, and noted that Mulwa was being investigated in connection with Mbobu's death.

Ndetei urged the court to keep all five accused persons in custody until the murder case is resolved.