1 hour ago Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm after accusing President William Ruto of establishing a secret police death squad targeting innocent Kenyans. While addressing worshippers at a church service in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua alleged that the covert unit comprises 101 specially trained officers tasked with carrying out abductions, torture, assassinations, and elaborate cover-ups. He further claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS), under the leadership of Director General Noordin Haji, supported the formation and operation of the squad. Gachagua linked the death of Albert Ojwang’ to the alleged group and suggested that dozens The post Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains

KISUMU, Kenya, Jun 15 – Politicians in the country have been warned against using the untimely death of blogger Albert Ojwang in a police cell to advance their political interests. Principal Secretary Ministry of Interior and National Coordination Raymond Omollo says it is unfortunate that politicians have turned the death into a political duel. Omollo […] The post PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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60 h. ago Albert Ojwang's death: Senior Kenyan policeman Samson Talam arrested over blogger's killing

Albert Ojwang's death: Senior Kenyan policeman Samson Talam arrested over blogger's killing  BBC

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61 h. ago Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over death of blogger in custody

Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over death of blogger in custody  Reuters

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62 h. 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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63 h. ago Kenyan policeman appears in court in connection with blogger's killing

Kenyan policeman appears in court in connection with blogger's killing  Yahoo

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66 h. ago Second petition seeks DIG Lagat’s ouster over Ojwang’s custodial death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Pressure is mounting for the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang while in police custody. A second petition seeking Lagat’s suspension was filed Friday at the Milimani High Court. The application, submitted by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and […] The post Second petition seeks DIG Lagat’s ouster over Ojwang’s custodial death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang

Kenya: Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang  allAfrica.com

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3 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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3 d. ago “Your Heart is in Wamunyoro” – Tensions Rise in Ruto’s Camp as Sudi Slams Cherargei Over Murkomen Attacks

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has taken a public swipe at Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, intensifying internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza camp just a day after a fiery Senate session involving Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. The lash out follows Murkomen’s Wednesday grilling over the controversial death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang. Senator Cherargei, who has consistently criticized Murkomen’s leadership, renewed calls for the CS to resign, accusing him of failing to safeguard national security. Sudi quickly came to Murkomen’s defense. On Thursday, June 12, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Cherargei of disguising political attacks on President The post “Your Heart is in Wamunyoro” – Tensions Rise in Ruto’s Camp as Sudi Slams Cherargei Over Murkomen Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Archbishop of Kenya’s statement following death of Albert Ojwang in police custody

Archbishop of Kenya’s statement following death of Albert Ojwang in police custody  Anglican Ink

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3 d. ago Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday, demanding justice for Albert Ochieng Ojwang, a 32-year-old teacher and blogger who was murdered in police custody after his arrest over a defamation complaint filed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Clad in black […] The post Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago DP Kindiki says no one will be spared in pursuit of justice for Albert Ojwang

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for full accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died while in police custody, insisting that all individuals involved regardless of rank or role must face the law. Addressing the matter publicly for the first time, the Deputy President emphasized the […] The post DP Kindiki says no one will be spared in pursuit of justice for Albert Ojwang appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago “You Never Taught Me!” – Cherargei Fires Back After Murkomen Claims Senator Was His “Below Average” Student

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has vehemently denied claims by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he was his student, dismissing the CS’s assertion as a mere political ploy to deflect accountability. The fiery exchange erupted in the Senate when CS Murkomen appeared before the House on Wednesday to address questions surrounding the arrest and subsequent death in police custody of social media personality and teacher Albert Ojwang’. During the session, Murkomen took a moment to address the persistent criticisms leveled against him by Senator Cherargei, particularly the Nandi Senator’s repeated calls for his resignation over perceived incompetence. Murkomen specifically mentioned The post “You Never Taught Me!” – Cherargei Fires Back After Murkomen Claims Senator Was His “Below Average” Student appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Murkomen Brushes Off Resignation Calls Over Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has brushed aside renewed calls for his resignation following the brutal death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang’, who died while in police custody. Addressing the Senate during a plenary session on Wednesday, Murkomen defended his tenure and rejected the criticism, saying demands for him to step down have become a political chorus he’s all too familiar with. “Some people speak as if I am six months old in this office. Even when I was two months in the office, they said I should resign. It is a song I have heard,” he told the Senate. The post Murkomen Brushes Off Resignation Calls Over Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 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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4 d. ago (WATCH) IG Kanja apologises over false ‘suicide’ claim in Albert Ojwang’s death

Post Content The post (WATCH) IG Kanja apologises over false ‘suicide’ claim in Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago US Embassy calls for transparent probe into Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The United States Embassy in Nairobi has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, joining a growing chorus of voices demanding accountability over the incident that has sparked public outcry. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Embassy extended its condolences to Ojwang’s family and […] The post US Embassy calls for transparent probe into Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago If Lagat Doesn’t Resign?.. How a Deputy Inspector General Can Be Removed from Office.. Explained

The death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has escalated into a national crisis that is now tugging directly at the future of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Eliud Lagat. Police version of Ojwang fatally injuring himself in a Nairobi cell, quickly fell apart after an autopsy ruled the death a strangulation homicide; prompting street protests, parliamentary outrage, a presidential rebuke, and loud calls for Lagat’s removal. The DIG was after all the complainant, and the officers were supposedly acting on his orders, breaking multiple procedures and perhaps a few laws on the processing of suspects. Kenyan law makes a DIG’s The post If Lagat Doesn’t Resign?.. How a Deputy Inspector General Can Be Removed from Office.. Explained appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 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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