DCI Shocker: DCI Boss Amin Confirms Policeman Shot Dr. Mutiso, Validating Gachagua’s Claims
NAIROBI, Kenya — August 7, 2026 — In a dramatic twist that has sparked nationwide outrage, Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin has confirmed that a serving police officer was behind the fatal shooting of mental health researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso.
Speaking to members of the press, DCI Amin revealed that the officer responsible for pulling the trigger in the tragic Upper Hill ambush has been arrested and is currently in police custody. Describing the act as a “betrayal of the uniform,” Amin assured the public that justice would be served swiftly without favor.
The shocking revelation validates statements made a few days ago by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Addressing the press from his home in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County, Gachagua publicly alleged that police officers were directly linked to the murder.
Also Read
- Revealed: Here Is The Name Of The Police Officer Whose Gun Was Used To Kill Dr. Mutiso
- Bad News For Ruto As Another MP Dumps UDA, Joins United Opposition
- DCI Shocker: DCI Boss Amin Confirms Policeman Shot Dr. Mutiso, Validating Gachagua’s Claims
- High Court Declares 2027 Presidential Election Date Unconstitutional, Suspends Order
- Video: CS Ruku Watches As Residents Heckles Him In Mbeere, Forced To Leave
He specifically pointed to Kikuyu Police Station as the operational hub from which the assailants allegedly operated.
Dr. Mutiso lost her life in a broad-daylight attack near Kenyatta National Hospital. She was commuting in an Uber when a motorcycle carrying assailants blocked the vehicle.
The gunmen fired three shots before fleeing the scene, leaving her fatally wounded. She was rushed to the emergency center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The DCI’s confirmation has sent shockwaves across the country, triggering intense reactions from Kenyans online and on the streets.
Many expressed horror at the involvement of law enforcement officers in violent crime, demanding a complete overhaul of police operations and accountability within the service.
Meanwhile, observers have noted the political ripples caused by Gachagua’s claims proving accurate, raising serious questions about police intelligence and extrajudicial actions.
About the Author
