Suspect in State House GSU Officer’s killing to undergo mental assessment before plea taking

A Nairobi court has postponed the plea taking of Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi, the main suspect in the alleged murder of a General Service Unit (GSU) officer stationed at State House, pending the outcome of a mental assessment.

When the case was mentioned, the prosecution informed the court that Musyimi had been referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) last week for psychiatric evaluation. However, the report from the hospital was not yet ready.

Prosecutors told the court that the assessment would take approximately two weeks, after which a comprehensive report on the suspect's mental fitness to stand trial would be submitted.

The magistrate directed that the case be mentioned again on November 27, when the report is expected to be tabled and further instructions issued.

The mental examination will determine whether Musyimi is capable of understanding the charges against him and participating in his defence. Only after that will the court decide whether to proceed with taking his plea.

Musyimi is accused of killing a GSU officer attached to the State House security team under unclear circumstances. Police reports indicate that investigations into the incident are ongoing as the prosecution prepares formal murder charges.

Until the mental assessment report is filed, the suspect will remain in custody as the court awaits confirmation of his mental state.

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