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Justice Alexander Muteti

Also known as: Judge Alexander Muteti · High Court Judge Alexander Muteti · Judge Muteti · High Court Judge Muteti · Alexander Muasya Muteti · Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti

High Court judge presiding over the Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case and related matters since August 2026.

2026-05-212026-10-20

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October 2026
19 OctCapital News
… Justice Alexander Muteti directed Ndetei to appear in court on Wednesday to clarify whether he personally swore the affidavit and respond to questions concerning the authenticity and accuracy of its contents. …
Court Orders Prof Ndetei to Face Cross-Examination in Dr Mutiso Murder Case
19 OctCitizen Digital
… In a ruling delivered by Justice Alexander Muteti, the court directed Prof. Ndetei to appear and answer questions on whether he personally swore the affidavit and the truthfulness of its contents. …
Dr. Mutiso murder: Court allows Mulwas to cross-examine of Prof. Ndetei
19 OctCitizen Digital
… In a ruling delivered by Justice Alexander Muteti, the court directed Prof. Ndetei to appear and answer questions on whether he personally swore the affidavit and the truthfulness of its contents. …
Dr. Mutiso murder: Court allows Mulwas to cross-examine Prof. Ndetei
19 OctThe Standard
… Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti on Monday allowed an application by Mbithe and her two children to question the professor over the authenticity of an affidavit he swore opposing their release on bail in the murder case and the truthfulness of its contents. …
Mutiso Murder: Ndetei summoned over affidavit opposing bail for ex-wife, children
16 OctThe Standard
… The judgment in the case was rendered after Justice Alexander Muteti of the Milimani High Court on Thursday dismissed Chelogoi’s revision application, declining to transfer his case to another magistrate or halt proceedings in the criminal case pending before the Nairobi Chief Ma …
Guilty as charged: Ex-PC Chelogoi convicted in Sh1.35 billion land fraud case
9 OctThe Standard
… Testifying in his defence before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti yesterday, Matara gave a blow-by-blow account of the events leading to the death of Wahu inside Room Y32 at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi. …
Matara: I did not kill Wahu, she attacked me over Sh50,000 dispute
9 OctThe Standard
… Testifying in his defence before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti yesterday, Matara gave a blow-by-blow account of the events leading to the death of Wahu inside Room Y32 at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi. …
Inside John Matara and Starlet Wahu's Sh50,000 deadly fight
9 OctThe Standard
… after the High Court postponed its bail ruling to first determine a fresh application seeking to question Dr Victoria Mutiso’s husband, Professor David Ndetei, over his mental capacity to swear an affidavit opposing their release on bail.Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti …
'Mental' stability delays bail ruling for Mbithe, children in Mutiso murder case
9 OctThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has secured a reprieve after the High Court suspended his criminal proceedings over a disputed Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete property.Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti ordered a stay of the proc …
Reprieve for ex-PC Davis Chelogoi as court stops judgment in Sh1.35 billion land case
8 OctThe Standard
… ithe and her two children who are currently in custody over a separate murder case.Justice Kavedza also heard that Mbithe, Chris and Angela are already accused persons in another case, E004 of 2026, relating to the killing of doctor Victoria Mutiso before Justice Alexander Muteti …
Court orders mental tests for police officers accused of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Politics

High Court orders Prof Ndetei to face cross-examination in murder case

The News

The High Court has ordered Professor David Ndetei to appear in court for cross-examination by three suspects charged with Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder, who are challenging an affidavit he swore opposing their bail release. The suspects' lawyers argued Ndetei was admitted to an HDU when he allegedly swore the document and sought to establish whether he personally made the statements.

19 October 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

High Court orders Prof Ndetei to face cross-examination in murder case
The High Court has ordered Professor David Ndetei to appear in court for cross-examination by three suspects charged with Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder, who are challenging an affidavit he swore opposing their bail release. The suspects' lawyers argued Ndetei was admitted to an HDU when he allegedly swore the document and sought to establish whether he personally made the statements.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Court orders Prof. Ndetei to face cross-examination in Mutiso murder case
The High Court has allowed three accused persons in the murder case of Dr Victoria Mutiso to cross-examine Professor David Ndetei over an affidavit he allegedly swore opposing their release on bail. Justice Alexander Muteti directed Prof. Ndetei to appear and answer questions on whether he personally swore the affidavit and the truthfulness of its contents.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court orders Prof. Ndetei to appear for cross-examination in Mutiso murder case
The High Court has allowed three accused persons in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder case to cross-examine Professor David Ndetei over an affidavit he allegedly swore opposing their bail release. Justice Alexander Muteti directed Ndetei to appear in court to answer questions about whether he personally swore the affidavit and the truthfulness of its contents.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court summons Ndetei for cross-examination on bail opposition
The High Court has summoned Prof David Ndetei to appear for cross-examination on October 21, 2026, over an affidavit he filed opposing bail for his ex-wife Rose Mbithe and their two children, who are charged in connection with Victoria Mutiso's murder. Ndetei had claimed the three accused posed a threat to him and could intimidate witnesses if released.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

Ex-PC Chelogoi convicted in Sh1.35 billion land fraud case
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has been convicted on five counts, including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and uttering false documents, in connection with fraudulently acquiring a 7.39-hectare property in Lower Kabete valued at Sh1.35 billion. Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego found that documents supporting Chelogoi's title, including a land registrar's signature and stamp, were forged, and ordered the Chief Land Registrar to cancel parallel title deeds over the disputed property.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Matara denies killing Wahu in High Court testimony
John Matara testified before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti that a Sh50,000 payment dispute with socialite Starlet Wahu turned deadly when she attacked him inside Room Y32 at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Man testifies in court over Sh50,000 dispute death
John Matara testified before Milimani High Court that a Sh50,000 payment dispute led to the death of socialite Starlet Wahu inside Room Y32 at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
High Court defers bail ruling pending Ndetei cross-examination
High Court Judge Alexander Muteti postponed the bail ruling for Rose Mbithe and her two children to first determine a fresh application seeking to cross-examine Professor David Ndetei over his mental capacity to swear an affidavit opposing their release on bail.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
High Court suspends trial in Chelogoi land case until October 2026
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi secured a stay of criminal proceedings over a disputed Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete property until October 15, 2026, when the High Court will rule on his application challenging the case. The court also stopped a judgment scheduled for October 7 from being delivered pending the determination of the application.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

Court orders mental assessment for officers in lawyer killing case
Kibera High Court has ordered two police officers accused of murdering lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu to undergo mental assessment before taking a plea. Five people in total, including the two officers and three civilians, are charged with murder in connection with Mbobu's death on September 9, 2025, along Magadi Road in Nairobi.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Seven accused in psychiatrist murder case denied bail
The prosecution has opposed bail for seven people accused of murdering psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso, citing fears of witness interference. The seven, including politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge in Milimani High Court.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Seven accused in Mutiso murder case seek bail
Rose Mbithe and six others accused of murdering Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso pleaded not guilty before Milimani High Court and sought bail pending trial, with their lawyers arguing they posed no flight risk and would comply with court conditions.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

Court orders mental assessment of two murder suspects
Two suspects, Police Constable Collins Bett Kiplangat and Pius Muiru Mbugua, were arraigned before Milimani High Court on charges of murdering Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The court ordered them remanded at Nairobi Remand Prison pending mental assessment, with plea-taking scheduled for the following Tuesday.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

Five suspects in Mutiso murder plead not guilty, allege torture
Five suspects arrested in connection with Dr. Victoria Mutiso's murder in Upper Hill have pleaded not guilty before Justice Alexander Muteti. Rose Mbithe and her two children alleged they were tortured in police custody and accused the prosecution of bias.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI and ODPP oppose bail for five Dr Mutiso murder suspects
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have opposed bail for five suspects charged with the July 29, 2026 murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing fears of witness interference, evidence destruction, and collusion. Investigators believe the killing was linked to a long-running land dispute over a 20-acre parcel in Mlolongo.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers withdraw from Rose Mbithe representation in murder case
At Milimani High Court, lawyers representing Rose Mbithe and her two co-accused in the Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case withdrew from the case after concerns emerged over documents allegedly being filed without their clients' consent. The three accused, who pleaded not guilty, are now required to secure fresh legal representation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Mulwa family to enter murder plea on September 29
Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children, Angela and Chris Mulwa, will appear before the High Court in Nairobi on September 29 to formally enter pleas in the murder case of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The judge directed they be brought to court physically after they declined to participate virtually from Lang'ata Women's Prison.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Court postpones plea hearing for suspects in Mutiso murder case
A Milimani High Court judge has postponed the plea-taking of five suspects in the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso after two accused persons, Rose Mbithe and Angela Mulwa, refused to appear virtually from prison. All five suspects are now ordered to appear in open court on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

Four suspects charged with murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso
Four suspects—Angela Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, and Elijah Kibelion Kimoi—appeared before the Milimani Law Courts and were charged with the July 29 murder of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso in Kilimani, Nairobi. The court directed that the suspects undergo mental assessment before appearing before another judge to answer the charge.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court orders mental assessment for Dr Mutiso murder suspects
The High Court has directed that Rose Mbithe, her two children Chris and Angela Mulwa, and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi undergo mental tests to determine fitness to answer murder charges in the death of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso on July 29, 2026. The four suspects face plea-taking on September 23, 2026, after a 14-day detention extension.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Businessman sues State for wrongful prosecution, seeks Sh26 million
Bryan Yongo Otumba and Wayaga Construction have filed a petition seeking Sh26.95 million in compensation for wrongful prosecution and nearly eight years of detention of his Range Rover, accusing the State, Mwananchi Credit Limited, and its director of malicious prosecution and unlawful detention following a dispute over a Sh4 million loan.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

High Court orders criminal case against businessman Kotecha to proceed
The High Court in Nairobi dismissed an application to halt and withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Jayesh Kumar Kotecha Prabhudas and Midland Hauliers Limited, ruling the case should proceed. The accused face charges including conspiracy to defraud, fraudulent disposition of mortgaged goods, and offences relating to company management.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

High Court rules magistrate retains authority over transferred criminal cases
The High Court affirmed that a magistrate transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court can continue to handle criminal cases already before her. Justice Alexander Muteti dismissed a challenge by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi, who questioned Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego's continued handling of his criminal case after her transfer to the ELRC.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

High Court upholds magistrate's jurisdiction in land fraud case
A Milimani High Court judge dismissed a bid by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi to disqualify the magistrate hearing a Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud case, ruling that the magistrate retained criminal jurisdiction after being transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Kiamaiko trader Zizo allegedly abducted by armed men in uniform
Abdiaziz Duba Molu, alias Zizo, a Kiamaiko resident, is missing after allegedly being abducted by armed men believed to be security officers. His brother Ramadhan has appealed to Milimani High Court Justice Alexander Muteti for help locating him, saying the family has endured weeks without information about his whereabouts.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

Wife testifies husband abducted by men claiming to be police
The wife of Michael Oloo told court that her husband was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi on June 19, 2026 by three men identifying themselves as police officers. Oloo and two other men have been missing for weeks; the court has summoned the Inspector General of police and the DCI boss to reveal their whereabouts.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 20 July

Police chief and DCI director appear in court over missing Kenyans
The High Court in Nairobi heard a habeas corpus application over the alleged disappearance of three Kenyans—Macmilan Kiarie, Michael Oloo, and Evans Otieno. Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin appeared in person after the court rejected the State's request for junior officers or affidavits to represent them, insisting they personally account for alleged failure to comply with earlier habeas corpus orders.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 6 July

Court orders release of woman arrested over Ruto flight-tracking posts
A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements. Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena rejected a second bid by the DCI and ODPP for more time to complete investigations.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

High Court orders release of woman arrested over Ruto flight posts
Justice Alexander Muteti directed the release of Halima Ngache, arrested on June 30 by the DCI's Serious Crimes Unit over allegations she operated an X account publishing information about President Ruto's flight movements. The case will be mentioned on Monday for a ruling.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

Judge warns murder suspect Matara: no more trial delays allowed
Justice Alexander Muteti has adjourned the defence hearing in the murder trial of socialite Starlet Wahu to July 17, warning suspect John Matara that no further delays will be tolerated when the matter resumes.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →