Who Is Angela Mulwa? Inside the Veteran Lawyer's Career & Her Link to Dr Victoria Mutiso Death Probe
A Mavoko court has ordered lawyer Angela Mulwa, the daughter of Rose Mbithe, and her co-respondent to remain in police custody as detectives continue investigating the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Mutiso.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has asked the court to detain the two suspects for an additional 21 days, saying investigators need more time to complete inquiries before forwarding the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further action.
According to prosecutors, the investigation is linked to a report Dr. Mutiso made at Mlolongo Police Station on May 4, 2026. She had reported that several of her properties were stolen while others were destroyed during an eviction carried out on February 12, 2026.
Investigators told the court that one of the vehicles reported missing was later recovered at premises allegedly linked to Angela Mulwa and another suspect identified as Masika. Police said they are still searching for several other vehicles allegedly taken during the eviction.
The DCI further stated that detectives are working to establish the relationship between Mulwa, Masika and Rose Mbithe, who is separately under investigation over the alleged destruction of property. Prosecutors argued that the matter is complex and requires more time to complete investigations.
Defence lawyer Cliff Ombeta opposed the application, arguing that the dispute stems from a land case in which a court had issued lawful eviction orders that were executed under police supervision. He also noted that the suspects were arrested nearly six months after the eviction and should not remain in custody while investigations continue.
Lawyer Danstan Omari also opposed the application, saying Mulwa's possession of one of the disputed vehicles does not, on its own, prove she committed any offence. He urged the court to release the suspects on bond.
However, the prosecution maintained that family relationships do not justify possession of property reported as stolen and asked the court to grant detectives more time.
Principal Magistrate Lilian Nyabando ordered that Mulwa and her co-respondent remain in custody until August 4, 2026, when the court will rule on the DCI's application for extended detention.
