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David Musyimi Ndetei

Also known as: Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei · Prof. Ndetei · Prof David Musyimi Ndetei · Prof Ndetei · Prof David Ndetei · Professor David Musyimi Ndetei

Professor whose wife, clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso, was fatally shot in Nairobi on July 29, 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    The family feud in Professor David Musyimi Ndetei’s family played out in plain sight in the corridors of justice, with his former wife now claiming alleged underhand dealings in her case, and her two children being on the dock, accused of murdering Victoria Mutiso.

    'They want our land': Mother, daughter, son claim plot behind Mutiso murder case
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFor the first time since renowned psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was gunned down in Nairobi last week, her husband, Prof David Ndetei, has broken his silence.

    Husband of slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso speaks publicly for first time
  4. The Standard

    Her husband, Prof David Musyimi Ndetei, and his two children, Dr Christine Wayua Musyimi and David Musyimi Ndetei Jnr poured sorrowful tributes to Dr Mutiso, regretting her brutal killing but at the same time pledging forgiveness to the perpetrators of the heinous murder.

    Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial
  5. Citizen Digital

    David Musyimi Ndetei, paid tribute to the woman he described as his soulmate, the mother of their two children and the pillar of their family.

    'God will avenge for us': Dr. Victoria Mutiso's family forgives her killers
  6. Capital News

    David Musyimi Ndetei, while Chris Mulwa is their son. Investigators are further examining whether Dr.

    Court Detains Angela Mulwa for 14 Days in Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Probe
  7. Capital News

    David Musyimi Ndetei, while Chris Mulwa is their son. Police are further examining whether Dr.

    Court Detains Woman, Son for 21 Days in Probe Into Psychologist’s Killing
  8. The Standard

    Court documents filed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) indicate that the case is linked to a long-running matrimonial property dispute involving Dr Mutiso’s husband, Prof David Musyimi Ndetei, and his former wife, Rose Mbithe Mulwa.

    Land feud, chain of events leading to Mutiso's death
  9. Citizen Digital

    The prosecution says Rose Mbithe Mulwa is the former wife of Dr Mutiso's husband, Prof David Musyimi Ndetei.

    Mother, son to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives probe Dr Mutiso murder
  10. Citizen Digital

    David Musyimi Ndetei, and his former wife, Rose Mbithe Mulwa. Mulwa, who contested the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election, and her son Chris Mulwa remain in custody as investigations continue.

    Detectives search for Toyota Prado linked to Dr. Victoria Mutiso's murder
  11. July 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    David Musyimi Ndetei. The two reportedly divorced in 2001 after having four children together, including Chris Mulwa.

    Dr. Victoria Mutiso killing: Mother, son arraigned as police probe links to lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder

Today

  1. Family disputes land ownership in Mutiso murder trial

    Rose Mulwa, the ex-wife of Professor David Musyimi Ndetei, and her two children Angela and Chris—who are accused of murdering Victoria Mutiso—claim bias in the case and allege underhand dealings related to land disputes.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Husband of slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso breaks public silence

    Prof David Ndetei, husband of renowned psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso who was fatally shot in Nairobi on July 29, spoke publicly for the first time at her requiem service, saying he has forgiven those responsible and trusts God's purpose will prevail.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Slain psychologist Dr Mutiso buried in Makueni County

    Clinical psychologist Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was laid to rest in Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County. Her husband Prof David Musyimi Ndetei and their children paid tribute at the funeral, with the family pledging forgiveness to those responsible for her killing.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Psychiatrist's family forgives killers at memorial service

    Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, a slain psychiatrist, was remembered at a memorial service at CITAM Valley Road Church in Nairobi on Thursday. Her husband, Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, told mourners he had chosen forgiveness and would leave vengeance to God, while their children delivered emotional tributes.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Court holds Angela Mulwa for fourteen days in murder investigation

    A Nairobi court has ordered Angela Mulwa held in police custody for fourteen days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was fatally shot on July 31 while travelling in a taxi in Nairobi's Upper Hill. The court also directed that her SIM cards be released to her and set August 19 for a mention hearing.

    5 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Court orders 21-day detention in psychologist murder probe

    A Nairobi court has remanded Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa in police custody for 21 days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was fatally shot on July 31 in Upper Hill. The court found sufficient grounds for the detention, citing risk of witness interference and noting that Dr. Mutiso had reported threats to police 24 days before her killing.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Land dispute, death threats linked to psychologist's murder

    Detectives investigating Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso's murder believe it was a planned killing connected to a bitter land dispute and matrimonial property row involving her husband Prof David Musyimi Ndetei and his former wife Rose Mbithe Mulwa, according to court documents filed by the DCI. Key lines of inquiry include alleged death threats, an earlier attempted shooting, and the alleged movement of the slain psychologist's vehicle.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Mother and son remanded 21 days in Dr Mutiso murder probe

    A Nairobi court has ordered Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in separate custody for 21 days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The magistrate found that releasing them posed a real risk of witness interference.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Detectives link missing Toyota Prado to psychologist's murder

    Investigators probing the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso have linked a Toyota Prado believed used in her fatal shooting to a vehicle that disappeared during a court-ordered demolition of her Mlolongo home in February. Detectives believe the missing vehicle could provide a breakthrough in the investigation into the well-coordinated attack in which Mutiso was shot three times in Nairobi's Upper Hill.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Mother, son arraigned in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder case

    Two suspects—Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa—were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts on Friday in connection with the murder of clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Prosecutors sought a 30-day detention to complete investigations, which also explore a possible link to the fatal shooting of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu last year.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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