DCI Probes Fatal Shooting of Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso in Upper Hill
Key points:
- Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was fatally shot in Upper Hill, Nairobi, on the morning of 29 July 2026.
- DCI homicide detectives and forensic experts have taken over the investigation.
- Preliminary reports say she had requested an Uber when she was attacked; motives remain under probe.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has opened a full homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, a clinical psychologist and mental-health researcher, in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
In a statement quoted by People Daily, KBC and The Star, the DCI said detectives from its headquarters, supported by forensic experts, were working to establish the circumstances of the killing and identify those responsible. The agency confirmed the shooting occurred on the morning of 29 July in Upper Hill.
What is known so far
According to a police report cited by KBC, preliminary inquiries indicated the deceased had requested an Uber ride for transport when she sustained fatal gunshot injuries. Investigators have not publicly named a suspect or released a definitive motive. Upper Hill—home to hospitals, embassies and corporate offices—is normally one of Nairobi’s more tightly secured business districts, making the daytime attack particularly alarming to residents and medical colleagues.
Local outlets described Mutiso as a prominent psychologist and researcher. Colleagues and professional networks expressed shock online as news of the killing spread, though ZaKenya has not independently verified every biographical detail circulating on social media.
Investigation next steps
Homicide detectives typically secure CCTV from surrounding buildings, examine phone and ride-hailing logs, and canvass witnesses along the route the victim took. The DCI urged anyone with information to use official police channels rather than circulate unverified images of the scene.
Until detectives complete their work, key facts—number of assailants, weapons recovered, and whether the attack was targeted or opportunistic—remain subject to the active probe. ZaKenya will update this story if the DCI names suspects or files charges.
Sources: DCI statement via People Daily, KBC, The Star, The Kenya Times, 29 July 2026.
