Rose Mbithe Mulwa Describes Late Dr Mutiso as Former Office Cleaner in Court
Rose Mbithe Mulwa tells Milimani Court late Dr Mutiso worked as their office cleaner before pursuing a PhD funded by her ex-husband.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 25, 2026
2 min read
In a dramatic session at Milimani Court, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, also known as Rose Mbithe Ndetei and the first suspect in a murder case, revealed that the late Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was once employed as a cleaner in their office.
Addressing Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on August 25, 2026, Mbithe stated that at the time the deceased worked for them, she did not possess a diploma. According to Mbithe, her ex-husband, Professor David Ndetei, later supported the deceased’s education up to the PhD level.
Key points from Rose Mbithe Mulwa’s court statement include:
- Dr Mutiso initially worked as their office cleaner without formal qualifications.
- Professor Ndetei financed and educated the deceased until she attained a PhD.
- Mbithe personally funded her ex-husband’s PhD studies, which he began paying for while still a second-year medical student.
- She alleged that a lawyer with authority over their family accounts and properties is orchestrating efforts to block them from accessing their assets.
- The lawyer is reportedly paying others to restrict the family’s movements, facilitating the sale of jointly acquired properties without their consent.
Rose Mbithe described herself as a victim of circumstances, denying any involvement in the alleged crime. She and her children remain in custody until the matter continues on August 27, 2026.
