A Nairobi court has released Nelson Ibrahim Kidero, also known as Nelson Muriithi, the man who recently made headlines for claiming to be President William Ruto’s son and allegedly trespassing into Bunge Towers, the parliamentary complex.
Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi freed Kidero on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after his uncle, Kelvin Chege, appeared in court and requested to take him home under his care. The magistrate warned Kidero against repeating his actions and instructed his uncle to ensure close supervision.
“I’m releasing you to your uncle on the condition that you do not commit any other offence. Mr. Chege, do not let him out of your sight,” said Magistrate Ekhubi.
The court further directed that Kidero be taken for medical evaluation, with his family indicating plans to admit him to a hospital in Thika.
Kidero was arrested on August 7, 2025, after being found in the Bunge Towers parking lot at around 9:30 p.m. without authorization. He was later charged with unlawfully accessing the National Assembly, to which he pleaded not guilty.
During earlier hearings, the accused gave contradictory statements, at one point admitting to breaking into the building three times in search of his “13 wives,” and later claiming he had actually gone to State House, not Parliament.
In a bizarre twist, Kidero also claimed in court that he was President Ruto’s biological son, alleging that he and his mother, Angeline Muriithi, had helped the Head of State rise to power.
“My mother is called Angeline Muriithi. Mr. William Samoei Ruto is my father. I helped him become president, and I think there is a mistake going on in Parliament,” Kidero told the court.
Before his release, Kidero expressed remorse, telling the court he bore no ill will toward anyone and sought forgiveness if he had wronged anyone.
“I do not have any problem with anyone. If I have wronged anyone in the country, I apologise,” he said.
The case drew public attention due to its unusual claims and the accused’s erratic courtroom statements. Authorities confirmed that no further charges have been filed at this stage, pending medical assessment and ongoing family supervision.
