According to KTN News, fresh details have emerged concerning Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and his alleged connection to the murder investigation involving mental health researcher and psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Kimoi, who is attached to Karinde Police Post, reportedly failed to return to duty after telling colleagues that he needed to attend to a sick family member at a hospital. His absence has attracted renewed attention as investigators continue examining his alleged links to the circumstances surrounding Mutiso’s killing.
The report states that Kimoi, who was previously attached to Nderi Police Post, returned his firearm a day after the murder. The handover reportedly occurred shortly after the shooting, at a time when investigators and witnesses were beginning to reconstruct the events leading to the attack.
According to the KTN News report, Kimoi informed colleagues on July 30, 2026, that a family member was unwell and required urgent medical attention. He reportedly sought permission to be away from duty, citing the hospital visit as the reason for his absence.
The explanation was reportedly accepted at the time. However, after details of Mutiso’s killing attracted widespread public attention, Kimoi allegedly did not return to his workplace as expected.
His continued absence has since become an issue of interest to detectives investigating the case, particularly as authorities seek to establish the movements of individuals who may have information about the circumstances surrounding the killing.
The KTN News report also cited a protected witness who made allegations concerning Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and his conduct within the community.
The witness allegedly described Sang as a threat to local residents and claimed that he sometimes used a firearm obtained from the police armoury to intimidate members of the public.
According to the witness, individuals who refused to “pay him” were allegedly threatened with being shot, while those who complied with his demands were purportedly offered favours or assistance.
The witness further alleged that Sang maintained what was described as a double life, presenting himself publicly as a police officer while allegedly using his position to obtain bribes and influence local matters.
These claims remain allegations and would require verification through official investigations and evidence.
The developments come as detectives continue to piece together the events surrounding Mutiso’s death. Investigators are expected to examine firearm records, duty schedules, movements and communications involving officers who may have information relevant to the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and any findings by authorities could help establish whether the officers mentioned in the reports had any role in the circumstances leading to the psychologist’s killing.