In a dramatic turn in the high-profile State House murder case, the High Court has ordered Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to release a long-delayed psychiatric assessment report on suspect Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi within 14 days, warning that further delays risk undermining justice.
Justice Diana Kavedza, sitting at the Kibera Law Courts on Wednesday, postponed Kimunyi’s plea-taking to February 9, 2026, after the crucial mental evaluation—conducted weeks ago—remained unreleased. The court criticised KNH for ignoring repeated requests from prison authorities and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure compliance.
Kimunyi, 55, a former State House employee from Makueni County, stands accused of murdering General Service Unit (GSU) officer Police Constable Ramadhan Khamisi Matanka on October 14, 2025.
The brazen daylight attack at Gate D along Dennis Pritt Road exposed potential security vulnerabilities at the presidential compound. Disguised as a mentally unstable street dweller and carrying a concealed bow and arrows in a sack, Kimunyi allegedly charged at officers around 8:10 a.m.
After being ordered to leave, he fired two arrows—one missing, the other fatally piercing 30-year-old Matanka in the chest. The officer, attached to GSU’s Police G Company, was rushed to KNH but succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators revealed Kimunyi had travelled from Makueni the previous night. Sources indicate he shared an unusually close friendship with the victim—despite their age gap—which may have relaxed security protocols, contradicting initial police accounts of a random loitering incident.
Arrested immediately after the attack, Kimunyi has been in remand since October 2025, deemed a flight risk with bail denied. His family has previously claimed he suffers from mental health issues, holding prayers and defending him publicly in the weeks following the incident.
The case has gripped Kenya, raising questions about State House security lapses and the handling of mental health evaluations in high-stakes trials. With the court’s latest intervention, all eyes are now on whether KNH will comply—and what the report will reveal about Kimunyi’s state of mind during the fatal arrow attack.
The murder charge carries the possibility of a death sentence if convicted. The case continues.
