22 h. ago OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence

A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam for 15 days as investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang continue. Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, who delivered the ruling, denied Talaam bail, saying the prosecution had presented compelling evidence that justified his continued stay in custody. Ekhubi said the information brought to court showed that releasing Talaam could undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation. He noted that while courts typically require direct evidence of threats or witness interference, the prosecution had already demonstrated serious concerns, including allegations that the crime scene and The post OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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22 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been granted 15 days to detain Central Police Station cheif Samson Talaam to enable them complete investigations into the murder of Albert Ojwang. Trial Magistrate Ben Mark Ikubi said the prosecution had given compelling reasons to allow the detention sought. He said a clear […] The post IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The hearing of a murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid is set to resume today at the Kibera Law Courts. Rashid is facing charges of murdering two teenagers — Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Dhair Kheri — in a controversial incident that occurred in March 2017 at […] The post Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death

Two suspects accused of interfering with CCTV footage tied to the suspicious death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ were arraigned on Monday afternoon at the Kibera Law Courts. The suspects face charges of obstructing justice after allegedly tampering with surveillance recordings believed to hold crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into Ojwang’s death while in police custody at Nairobi Central Police Station. Among those arraigned is a technician accused of receiving Ksh3,000 to alter CCTV footage at the station. Detectives arrested him at his Saika residence on Friday morning during a targeted operation. During questioning, he reportedly admitted to The post Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has arrested three civilians believed to have played a role in the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. The suspects – Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue – were held at the same station during the time Ojwang’ was detained. Investigators allege that police officers used the three detainees to physically assault Ojwang’, an attack that reportedly led to his death. Although authorities released the trio shortly after the incident, IPOA rearrested them on Sunday. To prevent interference The post Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Taalam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Taalam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago OCS Talaam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talaam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Talaam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Talaam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Talaam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeking to detain the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, for 21 days to allow for the completion of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. IPOA on Monday filed an application […] The post IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Central Police Station OCS Talaam, Mukhwana seek to halt prosecution over Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station Samson Talaam and Police Constable James Mukhwana are seeking to halt their prosecution over the murder of influencer Albert Ojwang while in custody In the petition, the two describe their arrest as premature and procedurally flawed and assert that an inquest should have been […] The post Central Police Station OCS Talaam, Mukhwana seek to halt prosecution over Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Police sources told Capital FM News that the prosecution will seek to […] The post Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Family of Central Police Station OCS Taalam says he handed himself in willingly

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – The family of central police Offier Comanding Station Samson Taalam has refuted claims that he was arrested while evading authorities, clarifying that he voluntarily surrendered to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Eldoret. In an official statement released Sunday and signed by family representative Tonny Koskei, the family termed […] The post Family of Central Police Station OCS Taalam says he handed himself in willingly appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Talam arrested in Eldoret over Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam has been arrested in Eldoret after a day-long operation over social media influence Albert Ojwang’s death in custody. This brings to three the number of suspects nabbed over the incident that has drawn a lot of public outcry. Investigators pursuing him alleged that […] The post Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Talam arrested in Eldoret over Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Talam arrested in Eldoret over Albert Ojwang’s murder

Investigators pursuing him alleged that he had fled in an attempt to evade capture.

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6 d. ago Technician who allegedly tampered with CCTV system at Central police station arrested

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – The technician who allegedly tampered with the CCTV system after the murder of influencer Albert Ojwang has been arrested. The technician who was arrested in a police operation Friday is said to have been paid Sh3,000 to interfere with the system He is the second person to be arrested over […] The post Technician who allegedly tampered with CCTV system at Central police station arrested appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Woman Suffers Miscarriage in Police Custody as Pressure Mounts on Kenyan Police Over Brutality Claims

The officer in charge of the station has since been interdicted to allow for what the police termed a “swift, impartial, and transparent” investigation.

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6 d. ago Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest

Authorities have arrested Police Constable James Mukhwana of Nairobi’s Central Police Station in connection with the brazen murder of Albert Ojwang’. A police report dated June 12, 2025, confirmed that detectives from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), working in coordination with IPOA, apprehended Mukhwana and placed him in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station. According to the official report, Mukhwana will face murder charges under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of Kenya’s Penal Code. “Please be informed that No. 260950 PC James Mukhwana of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol The post Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have detained a woman accused of abducting her friend’s two-day-old baby in Nairobi before fleeing across counties to avoid arrest. The suspect, Catherine Kerubo, is now in custody at Buruburu Police Station as officers race to find the missing infant. According to police, the baby belongs to Emily Mosweta, who had just been discharged from Mimosa Hospital in Kasarani after giving birth. On May 26, Kerubo, accompanied by another woman, visited Mosweta at the hospital, posing as a supportive friend. Kerubo then offered to help Mosweta get home to Umoja. Together with The post Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago DCI Names Central OCS Tallam as Prime Suspect in Blogger Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has named the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi’s Central Police Station as the main suspect in the death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang’. Appearing before the Senate on Tuesday, Amin told lawmakers that evidence gathered so far […] The post DCI Names Central OCS Tallam as Prime Suspect in Blogger Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago IPOA says CCTV at Central Police Station interfered with during Ojwang’s detention

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has revealed that the CCTV system at Central Police Station in Nairobi was tampered with as investigations into the death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang’ intensify. Appearing before the Senate on Tuesday, IPOA Vice Chairperson Anne Mwangi told Senators that their […] The post IPOA says CCTV at Central Police Station interfered with during Ojwang’s detention appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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