A police inspector has been charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, whose death is the subject of a criminal case before the High Court in Nairobi.
Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti to answer to the murder charge, which is contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya.
According to the particulars of the charge, Sang is accused of killing Dr Mutiso on the morning of July 29, 2026, at approximately 9:30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani Sub-County, Nairobi County.
The prosecution alleges that the inspector committed the offence jointly with other individuals who have not been brought before the court.
When the charge was read to him, Sang denied the accusation and pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for the case to proceed through the court process.
The charge means the prosecution will be required to present evidence to support its case, while the accused will have an opportunity to challenge the allegations and defend himself.
The court also gave a probation officer 21 days to prepare a probation report ahead of the next stage of the proceedings. Such a report provides the court with additional information that may be considered when determining appropriate directions in a criminal matter.
The matter was subsequently scheduled for mention on November 30, 2026, when the court is expected to receive an update on the progress of the case and give further directions.
The murder charge against Sang relates to the death of Dr Mutiso, which allegedly occurred in a residential area of Kilimani. The prosecution's particulars place the incident at Mawensi Road, with the alleged offence taking place during the morning hours.
The case also names other individuals as alleged participants, although they have not been presented before the court alongside Sang. Their identities and the circumstances surrounding their alleged involvement were not provided in the charge particulars.
Sang's plea of not guilty means that the allegations remain to be proved in court. Under the law, an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecution must establish its case to the required legal standard.
The court proceedings will therefore determine whether the prosecution has sufficient evidence to link the inspector to the alleged killing and establish the circumstances surrounding Dr Mutiso's death.
The next court appearance on November 30 is expected to provide an update on the probation officer's report and the subsequent steps in the matter.
