- Nelson Ibrahim Kidero, 19, was charged with unlawfully entering Parliament grounds.
- He pleaded guilty and was released to his uncle’s custody under strict conditions.
- The court ordered that he receive medical care and avoid repeating the offence.
- Earlier, Kidero had told the court he was President Ruto’s son and helped him become president.
A 19-year-old man, Nelson Ibrahim Kidero, also known as Nelson Murithi, has been released after pleading guilty to unlawfully entering Parliament premises.
He faced charges under Section 31(1)(a) as read with Section 31(2) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017. The prosecution told the court that Kidero was found within the Bunge Towers parking area on the night of August 7, 2025, without any lawful reason.
Appearing before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi, Kidero admitted to the offence. The magistrate released him into the custody of his uncle, Kelvin Chege, on the condition that he does not commit any offence within a year.
“I’m releasing you to your uncle today, but on condition that you do not commit any other offence. Mr Chege, do not let him out of your sight,” Magistrate Ekhubi ruled.
The court instructed that Kidero be given medical attention and guidance. It also urged his family, especially his father, to show greater concern for his welfare.
“Since this young man was brought before the court, efforts have been made to contact his family. Please tell his father to show more concern for his son,” the magistrate said.
In a previous court session on September 25, 2025, Kidero claimed that he was President William Ruto’s son.
“My mother is called Angeline Muriithi. William Samoei Ruto is my father. I helped him to become the president, and my mother is Angeline Muriithi, so I think there is a mistake going on in Parliament,” he told the court.
The court advised that he undergo medical care, noting his statement as unusual and possibly linked to his mental state.
Before leaving court, Kidero expressed his ambition to become a barista, with the magistrate encouraging him to focus on personal development and avoid any further trouble.
