The Multi Media University murder case took a fresh twist on Monday after the main culprit Eric Mutinda who is charged with the murder of alleged girlfriend Sylvia Kemunto was declared to be mentally unstable.
In a report filed in court, Mathari Hospital says after evaluation it was their conclusion that he is not fit to stand trial.
According to the report, the first year student
MMU is said to be mentally unstable, according to a medical report filed under Criminal Case No: E004 of 2025. The report indicates that Mutinda, who appeared unaccompanied by a relative for corroborative history, denied involvement in the offence but acknowledged being charged with the murder. The psychiatrist noted that he was fairly groomed and cooperative with difficulty, but his speech was low in tone and pitch, and his history was considered unreliable.
The examining doctor concluded: “He is not fit to plead and recommended further corroborative history from his next of kin to complete the evaluation.”
Despite this report, during today’s court mention, the judge directed the Prisons Department to take Mutinda back to Mathari Hospital for a re-evaluation and that he be accompanied with a relative
Mutinda had earlier pleaded not guilty before undergoing the mental assessment. It was after this plea that the court ordered the psychiatric evaluation.
The court is expected to receive the updated mental report before making a decision on how the case will proceed.
