Professor David Ndetei has told the High Court that his former wife, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, and their son, Chris Mulwa, allegedly threatened to reduce him to a chokora.
Appearing before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during the cross-examination of his affidavit by the first three accused persons, Ndetei said he feared for his life because of what he described as a history of threats from his former wife and son.
The professor says he reported the alleged threats at Mlolongo Police Station but officers declined to record his statement as he opposes the release of his ex-wife and two children on bail.
“I have fear of my life because of the history of the first accused (Rose Mbithe) and my son Chris Mulwa, who have been very vocal about the threats,” Ndetei told the court. “They told me that they will reduce me to a chokora,” he added.
The professor made the allegations while responding to questions from lawyer Joel Mbaluka, who represents Mbithe and her son.
Mbaluka asked Ndetei whether he had reported the alleged threats to the police. In response, Ndetei said he had reported the matter at Mlolongo Police Station but claimed that officers declined to record his statement.
The court also heard Ndetei speak about his daughter, advocate Angela Mulwa, whom he praised for her academic achievements. Ndetei told the court that he was proud of Angela, saying she had attained the second position nationally in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations during her time.
However, his praise for her academic performance did not translate into support for her release on bail and bond in the murder case involving his deceased wife.
During cross-examination, the defence lawyer asked whether Ndetei would be comfortable with Angela being released on bail pending the hearing and determination of the case. Ndetei maintained that he stood by his affidavit opposing the release of his former wife and their two children on bail and bond terms.
He clarified that his positive remarks about Angela were limited to her academic performance and should not be interpreted as a change in his position regarding the murder proceedings. “I do oppose Angela being released on bail, though she is a good girl academically,” he told the court.
Ndetei insisted that he did not want Angela, her mother and her brother released on bail and bond. Despite his opposition to their release, the professor told the court that he was not bitter with his children. He noted that he had previously made public statements indicating that he had forgiven them.
The court is expected to mention the matter on November 4, 2026, to fix a date for the ruling on the bail application.
