A Nairobi court has ordered the family of Nelson Ibrahim Kidero — aka Nelson Muriithi — to ensure he receives medical attention and remains under close supervision. Kidero had been arreigned following series of incidents, which included his claims of being President William Ruto’s son.
Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, October 9, 2025, released Kidero to the care of his uncle, Kelvin Chege, after Chege pleaded with the court to allow him to take the troubled man home.
“I’m releasing you to your uncle today, but only on the condition that you do not commit any other offence. Mr. Chege, do not let him out of your sight,” Magistrate Ekhubi directed, emphasizing that Kidero must not repeat his earlier trespass at Parliament’s Bunge Towers.
The magistrate further instructed the family to take Kidero for medical evaluation, a move that appeared to underscore concerns over his mental well-being. The uncle told the court that Kidero’s father had advised him to take the young man to Thika for treatment and supervision.
Kidero had earlier been charged with unlawfully accessing the National Assembly premises. According to the charge sheet, he was arrested on August 7, 2025, after being found in the Bunge Towers parking area at around 9:30 p.m.
“On August 7, 2025, at around 2130 hours in Nairobi County, you were found at the parking area of the Bunge Towers without lawful authority,” the charge read in part.
When arraigned on September 30, Kidero pleaded not guilty but gave conflicting statements about his actions. He initially admitted to breaking into the building “in search of his 13 wives” before later denying the incident altogether — even claiming that he had been to State House, not Bunge Towers.
The courtroom was left in mild disbelief when the accused insisted that Bunge Towers was “around town” while State House was “not close to Bunge Towers,” prompting the magistrate to question his understanding of the locations.
Kidero had earlier caused a stir on September 25 when he dramatically claimed in court that President William Ruto was his biological father. He said his mother, whom he identified as Angeline Muriithi, had helped the President rise to power and that a “mistake” had occurred in Parliament concerning his identity.
“My mother is called Angeline Muriithi. Mr. William Samoei Ruto is my father. I helped him become President. I think there’s a mistake in Parliament,” Kidero told the court.
The accused also appeared remorseful, asking for forgiveness from anyone he might have wronged.
“I have no problem with anyone. If I have wronged anyone in this country, I apologise,” he said calmly.
Magistrate Ekhubi’s decision to release him under family supervision highlights the judiciary’s growing sensitivity to mental health issues in courtrooms — especially in cases where erratic behavior may point to deeper psychological struggles.
In the end, the court’s message was clear: Kidero’s freedom comes with a family duty — to ensure he gets help before the law has to intervene again.
