Prominent defense lawyers Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta, Shadrack Wambui, and Martina Swiga have officially withdrawn from representing politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children in the murder case involving the late Dr Victoria Mutiso. The defense team’s sudden exit leaves Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa, and her daughter Angela Mulwa seeking new legal representation at a critical stage in the High Court proceedings, right as the court prepares to hear their bail applications. The lawyers submitted an application to the High Court in Nairobi seeking to step down from the case. Justice Alexander Muteti approved the withdrawal after the three accused confirmed that they had no objection to their legal team standing down. The withdrawal occurred before the court could proceed with the bail hearing. During the proceedings, the court heard that the accused had been unable to meet with their legal team while in remand to discuss critical defense matters. One of the accused voiced concerns over key information and evidence that the defense team had not yet reviewed with them. Despite facing upcoming bail applications without immediate legal representation, Mulwa and her children allowed the lawyers to step aside. Justice Muteti affirmed their right to make independent decisions regarding their defense team. “It’s your right. You know you are the accused person in this matter, and wha...
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