The hearing of Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi, the prime suspect accused of killing a General Service Unit (GSU) officer stationed at State House, Nairobi, has been postponed to allow completion of a mental assessment.
During the court session, the prosecution informed the judge that Musyimi had been referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) last week for evaluation. The mental assessment report, however, is yet to be finalized and is expected within two weeks.
The court stated that the outcome of the medical report would determine whether the accused is mentally fit to take a plea in connection with the fatal attack.
The matter is scheduled for mention on November 27, when the mental assessment findings will be presented, after which the court will issue further directions.
Musyimi is alleged to have fatally assaulted a GSU officer attached to the State House security detail, an incident that shocked the elite law enforcement unit and raised questions about internal security at the country’s highest office.
