Two people in custody as DCI probes fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso in Upper Hill
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has confirmed that two people of interest are now in custody as homicide detectives deepen their inquiry into the fatal shooting of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
The mental health researcher was killed in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area on 29 July 2026. Specialised investigative and forensic teams have been working since taking charge of the case, following multiple lines of inquiry through interviews, laboratory analysis and focused operations.
Searches carried out at premises connected to the individuals under scrutiny have yielded exhibits that are currently undergoing detailed forensic examination. Officials have withheld the identities of the two people being held in order to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing probe. Detectives continue to analyse the recovered materials while pursuing further critical leads that may shed light on the circumstances of the attack.
The Directorate has stressed that additional investigative steps remain in progress. Teams are examining every piece of physical evidence collected so far and are working systematically to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. The approach combines traditional detective work with modern forensic techniques in an effort to build a comprehensive picture of what occurred.
In a public update, the DCI reaffirmed its determination to conduct a thorough, impartial and swift investigation. The agency aims to establish the full facts surrounding Dr Mutiso’s death and to ensure that anyone found responsible faces the appropriate legal consequences. The presence of two individuals in custody marks a tangible step forward in a case that has drawn significant public attention.
As the inquiry advances, investigators remain focused on uncovering any links between the recovered exhibits, the persons of interest and the broader sequence of events. The commitment to a careful and complete process underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the killing of a respected professional. Further developments are expected as forensic results and additional interviews continue to inform the next stages of the investigation.
