Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the death of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, painting a troubling picture of a case that has left many questions unanswered.
Speaking to residents in Kiambaa, Kiambu County, on Sunday, Gachagua claimed that police officers who were initially arrested in connection with the killing were quietly released, a move he says has hindered the search for justice.
The allegations are damning. Gachagua contends that three police officers received payment of Sh1.5 million to carry out the murder of the doctor.
According to his account, the motive behind the killing was rooted in a bitter land dispute involving property valued at approximately Sh1.5 billion.
It is a narrative that has sparked serious questions about whether powerful people might be using state resources to settle personal scores.
Investigators have been working around the clock to piece together what really happened on the day Dr Mutiso was killed. They have been examining firearm registers from several police stations, including Dagoretti, Nderi, Karinde, and Thogoto, trying to trace the weapon allegedly used in the shooting and establish a clear chain of custody.
The inquiry has revealed that the firearm in question was believed to have been issued to an officer named Sang, and investigators allege that Police Constable Elijah Kimoi used the weapon to shoot the doctor.
The investigation has also uncovered disturbing details about the incident itself. Vehicles were apparently used to block the taxi in which Mutiso was traveling to work on the day of his death. One of these vehicles, a Toyota Prado, was reportedly recovered in Kisii County, suggesting a level of planning and coordination that points to something far more sinister than a random act of violence.
Among the officers being pursued by investigators are Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang of Nderi Police Station and Police Constable Bett Kiplangat Collins of Thogoto Police Station. Police Constable Elijah Kimoi, who previously served at Karinde Police Station, has been arrested as investigations intensify into the circumstances surrounding the doctor's death.
Gachagua also made serious accusations against Kikuyu Police Station, suggesting that the facility had become a base for planning killings and recruiting officers to carry out attacks. These are extraordinary claims that, if substantiated, would represent a shocking abuse of state security apparatus.
What makes this case particularly troubling is that Gachagua has pointed to the manner in which the investigation has been handled. He claims that officers who were initially arrested were released without charge, raising concerns about whether justice will truly be served or whether powerful interests are protecting those involved.
The fact that specific sums of money were allegedly paid and property disputes lie at the heart of the matter suggests this is a case demanding thorough investigation and accountability at the highest levels.
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