The family of former Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai, is once again under the spotlight following disturbing incidents involving his son, David Mwendwa Mutyambai, who is known to have a tendency to find himself at the center of controversy.
This follows disturbing reports emerging from the extended family, most notably from a cousin who has come forward with deeply personal allegations, describing events that she claims have left her not only physically harmed but also grappling with profound emotional and psychological distress, all while raising critical questions about the wider implications of behaviour within a household closely associated with one of Kenya’s most high-profile law enforcement figures.
In a series of posts shared on WhatsApp before eventually reaching a wider audience, the cousin described a confrontation that left her injured and confined to a hospital bed, recounting in vivid detail the physical pain and fear she experienced, while also reflecting on the emotional strain of being caught in a conflict with a close family member whose actions, she suggests, have repeatedly crossed the bounds of normal familial discord.
The lady, who, according to sources close to the family, is identified as Lucy Kyalo, claims that during the incident she was physically attacked by David Mwendwa Mutyambai, sustaining first- to third-degree injuries that required immediate hospital treatment, and that the assault left her in shock and fear for her life, particularly given that it was carried out by a relative she once considered a brother and close confidant.
In the posts, she not only conveyed the physical assault but also went further, saying that she would not back down in her pursuit of justice and insisting that the attack was so violent that she believed her life was in immediate danger.
According to her, the situation could very easily have resulted in her death, and she reflects with chilling clarity that, had it come to that, the nation might once again have been confronted with a tragic incident linked to the Mutyambai family, an episode that would have compounded the shadow of past controversies surrounding the household, while leaving unanswered questions.
“Today I cry in pain and extreme sorrow that, on Gender-Based Violence Month. I got attacked by the one person I thought was my brother and my best friend. It saddens me to write this from a hospital bed where I’m getting treated, not because I’m sick, but because I have first-degree to third-degree wounds inflicted by my blood relatives, and I can’t help but wonder where it is we are safe. I’m scared to even post the horrifying pictures of my bruised and battered body, ashamed, and I don’t know why. But I’m not going to relent on justice! David Nzoki wanted to kill me and this story would now be on the news about the former IG Mutyambai’s son killing his cousin, then a week later, I’d be forgotten history. I want justice, and I want to be freed from aggressive, mean human beings who have no self-control in their actions. Because I’m alive, my voice will be heard. Enough is enough! This isn’t the first time. This has happened before, and I let it slide, but I’ve learned the hard lesson with my abusers that as long as you’re quiet, it only gets worse,” she wrote in a WhatsApp status from her hospital bed.
The revelations come against the backdrop of a series of controversial incidents that have long surrounded David Mwendwa Mutyambai.
In December 2021, he was involved in a high-profile traffic accident on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near West Park Estate, where his Toyota Hilux double-cabin collided with two motorcyclists and a pedestrian.
The crash left two people dead and a pedestrian with serious injuries, while investigations revealed that he had been driving under the influence of alcohol.
At the time, he was released on a Ksh 200,000 bail and has since been battling the charges of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury.
The incident, which drew widespread public attention, painted a picture of a young man whose actions frequently put others at risk and whose decisions have repeatedly sparked public debate about accountability and responsibility.
In the wake of the latest revelations, the focus on David Mwendwa Mutyambai has intensified, as the disturbing claims from his cousin appear to reinforce a portrait of a young man whose conduct has, over time, oscillated between recklessness and aggression, leaving those around him exposed to physical danger, emotional trauma, and a pervasive sense of uncertainty that has, according to insiders, long shadowed his household.
Below are screenshots of the WhatsApp statuses originally published by the cousin, in which she detailed the assault, described the injuries she sustained, and expressed the fear and determination that followed the attack, providing a first-hand account of the physical and emotional impact of the incident.
Alongside these messages, we are including photographs provided by the victim, showing the aftermath of the assault, including the visible injuries she sustained and the conditions in which she was treated, captured from her hospital bed, offering an unflinching view of the consequences of the violent encounter.
The unfolding situation raises urgent questions about the role of law enforcement and oversight bodies, including the National Police Service (NPS), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Gender Directorate within the Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs and Special Programmes, all of which are mandated to investigate incidents of assault, family violence, and public safety breaches.
We will continue to follow this story closely, tracking every development and awaiting clarity on the actions that will be taken, while the country watches with interest to see whether the situation will prompt swift accountability or remain unresolved.
