Suspect charged with murder of British national Campbell Scott
Scott was reported missing on February 17, 2025, before his decomposing body was discovered in Makongo Forest, Makueni.
A man suspected of killing British national, Campbell Scott, was on Tuesday charged before a Nairobi court with murder.
Alex Mutua appeared before Justice James Wakiaga and denied the charges.
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Mutua was accused of committing the offence on February 16, 2025, in Pipeline, alongside other suspects.
The prosecution informed the court that they had filed an affidavit opposing bail, and the court directed them to submit the affidavit within three days formally.
Additionally, the court ordered that a pre-bail report be prepared within 21 days.
Scott was reported missing on February 17, 2025, before his decomposing body was discovered in Makongo Forest, Makueni.
It is believed the suspects tricked the British national, who was in Nairobi, into a business meeting before he disappeared on February 17, after which he was murdered.
One of the suspects wanted for his murder, Samuel Musembi Kamitu, is said to have attempted to take poison before stabbing himself to death in a hideout in Nairobi's Dandora estate.
Other suspects still on the run are Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, alias Edu, and Bernard Mbunga Mbusu.
Mutua, alongside another suspect, Albunus Mutinda Nzioki, are helping with investigations
Mutua is expected to appear in court on June 17 for a pre-trial and a hearing on the bail application.
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