Court Drama as Man Who Stormed Bunge Towers Says He Was Looking for 'Wife' Amber Ray, 12 Others
- A Nairobi court ordered Nelson Ibrahim Kidero to undergo a mental assessment after he was accused of repeatedly sneaking into Bunge Towers
- Court documents showed he entered the parliamentary building twice without authorisation, once at the 24th-floor reception and another in the parking area
- In court, Kidero apologised and claimed he was looking for his 13 wives, naming three and insisting the rest were present in the courtroom
- The magistrate granted the DPP 14 days for evaluation at Mathari Mental Hospital, with the case set for mention on August 21
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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
A Nairobi court has ordered a man accused of repeatedly sneaking into Bunge Towers to undergo a mental assessment before facing charges.
Source: UGC
The Milimani Law Courts granted the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 14 days to take Nelson Ibrahim Kidero, also known as Nelson Muriithi, to Mathari Mental Hospital for evaluation.
He is accused of unlawfully accessing parliamentary premises in violation of Section 31(1)(a) as read with Section 31(2) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act 2017.
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According to documents presented in court, Kidero entered Bunge Towers on two separate occasions on July 30 and August 7, 2025, without authorisation.
The charge sheet states that on August 7, at around 9.30 pm, he was found in the building’s parking area, while on July 30, at 6.45 am, he was discovered at the reception on the 24th floor.
"On August 7, 2025, at around 2130 hours at Nairobi within Nairobi County, you were found at the parking area of the Bunge Towers without lawful authority.
On July 30, 2025, at around 0645 hours in Nairobi within Nairobi County, you were found at the reception area of the 24th floor of Bunge Towers without unlawful authority," part of the charge sheet read.
Why did Kidero sneak into Bunge Towers?
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi on Friday, August 8, Kidero apologised, saying his actions were not malicious.
"I want to ask for forgiveness, I’m very sorry for kuingia kwa bunge sikutaka kuingia bunge na njia mbaya, so I am sorry," he told the court.
When asked by the magistrate why he had entered the building, Kidero claimed he was searching for his wives.
He confidently told the court that he had 13 wives in total, naming three, Wambui, socialite Amber Ray, and TikToker Miss Njagi, and insisting the remaining ten were present in the courtroom.
"I had gone to look for my wives. I have 13 wives, and one is called Wambui, another is Amber Ray, Miss Njagi, and the rest know themselves and are here inside," he said.
How did Nairobi court rule on Kidero's mental state?
Court papers indicate he was caught twice, but Kidero told the court he had entered the premises three times.
He also surprised the courtroom by interrupting proceedings to compliment the magistrate on his looks.
"Actually, you are very handsome," he said, leaving the court attendees in loud laughter.
The prosecution argued that his behaviour and repeated trespassing attempts raised concerns about his mental state.
Source: UGC
They also revealed that Kidero sustained injuries while trying to access the compound by climbing over the fence.
Magistrate Ekhubi granted the DPP’s request for a mental health evaluation and directed that Kidero receive medical treatment for his injuries. The case will be mentioned on August 21, 2025.
Is an MP sneaking ladies into parliament?
Elsewhere, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah expressed concern over male MPs bringing female visitors into the members' lounge, a space intended exclusively for legislators.
He recounted an incident where, during a late sitting, he discovered that two MPs had invited women into the lounge, hindering the ability of members to caucus and discuss matters freely.
Ichung’wah emphasised the importance of maintaining the dignity of Parliament and warned that he would expose any MPs who repeated such actions.
The outspoken majority leader also threatened to name MPs who skip parliamentary sittings to engage in private affairs, arguing that it amounts to a breach of the social contract signed between them and the electorate in the 2022 General Election.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
