Victoria Mutiso

Also known as: Dr. Mutiso · Victoria Nthunya Mutiso · Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso · Dr Mutiso · Dr Victoria Mutiso · Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso · Dr. Victoria Mutiso

Clinical psychologist and Director of Research at Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health, shot dead in Nairobi in July 2026.

2026-07-292026-08-04

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July 2026
29 JulCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of Victoria Mutiso, who was shot dead in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area on Tuesday morning. …
DCI Launches Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Doctor in Nairobi’s Upper Hill
29 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of prominent clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was killed on Wednesday morning in Nairobi's Upper Hill area. …
Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso shot dead by motorcycle gang in Nairobi

Society

Court orders 21-day detention in psychologist murder probe

The News

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.

2 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

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.
2 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

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.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Court orders 21-day detention for suspects in Dr Mutiso murder case
A Nairobi court has ordered prime suspects Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives continue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

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 →
City lawyer, presidential aspirant mother linked to doctor murder
Court details linked a city lawyer and his mother, a 2027 presidential aspirant and former Machakos gubernatorial contender, to the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. The mother is also a former husband of the late doctor's spouse.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

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 →
DCI seeks 30-day detention in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder case
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has asked courts to detain Rose Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa for 30 days while investigating the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Detectives allege the doctor reported two prior incidents in July involving armed men on a motorcycle before she was shot dead; police say she identified one attacker as Chris Mulwa, whose mother is the former wife of the deceased's husband.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso fatally shot in capital city
Dr Victoria Mutiso, a Director of Research at Africa Institute of Mental and Brain, was fatally shot on Wednesday. Her death has raised questions about whether security agencies are adequately protecting residents in the capital city, particularly given that she had previously reported concerns about threats to her safety.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

DCI detains two over fatal shooting of Dr Victoria Mutiso
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has detained two persons of interest following the July 29 shooting death of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, a leading clinical psychologist and mental health researcher, who was killed in an ambush near Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Homicide detectives have interviewed witnesses, analysed evidence, searched premises linked to the suspects, and recovered exhibits undergoing forensic analysis.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Mental health researcher shot dead in coordinated Nairobi attack
Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, director of the Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health, was shot dead during her morning commute in Nairobi in what detectives suspect was a targeted attack. Witnesses described a coordinated ambush involving a parked Toyota Prado and assailants on a motorcycle who fired twice at close range before fleeing.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI launches investigation into doctor's fatal shooting in Upper Hill
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has begun a probe into the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso in Nairobi's Upper Hill area on Tuesday morning. Homicide detectives and forensic experts are pursuing leads and investigating persons of interest as they work to establish the circumstances of the killing and identify those responsible.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso shot dead in Nairobi
Clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in Nairobi's Upper Hill area on Wednesday morning. The DCI has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances and bring those responsible to justice.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →