# Kenya Court Orders Prof Ndetei Cross-Examination

> Kenyan court mandates Professor David Ndetei face cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case.
- Title: Kenya Court Orders Prof Ndetei Cross-Examination · Allafrica
- Summary: Kenyan court mandates Professor David Ndetei face cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case. Kenyan court orders Professor David Ndetei to answer questions…
- Keywords: kenya, high court, prof david ndetei, dr victoria mutiso, murder case, cross-examination, bail application, news, world, politics, Court, Orders
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610190496.html
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:12:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenya, high court, prof david ndetei, dr victoria mutiso, murder case, cross-examination, bail application, news, world, politics
## Court allows cross-examination
The High Court permitted three suspects charged with Dr Mutiso's murder to cross-examine Professor David Ndetei over an affidavit he allegedly signed opposing their bail.
## Justice Muteti directs appearance
Justice Alexander Muteti ordered Ndetei to appear on Wednesday to clarify whether he personally swore the affidavit and respond to questions about its authenticity.
## Accused challenge affidavit validity
The accused argued Ndetei was reportedly admitted to a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the time he allegedly swore the affidavit.
## Defence seeks verification
The defence claimed cross-examination was necessary to confirm whether Ndetei personally made the statements and verify the affidavit's claims.
## Prosecution opposes application
The prosecution argued the defence failed to raise mental stability concerns at the appropriate stage of proceedings.
## Court rejects objections
Justice Muteti rejected objections, stating cross-examination would not prejudice the prosecution.
## Key takeaway

Kenyan court orders Professor David Ndetei to answer questions about an affidavit he allegedly signed opposing bail for three suspects in Dr Mutiso's murder.