7 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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16 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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21 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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21 h. ago Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi  Anadolu Ajansı

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23 h. ago Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash

Renowned Kenyan televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has tragically died following a road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu – Bondo highway. The incident involved three vehicles: Deya’s Toyota Noah, a Moi University bus, and a Siaya County government vehicle. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, preliminary police reports indicate that Deya lost control of his vehicle, veering into the path of the university bus. In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, the bus swerved and overturned, after which Deya’s vehicle collided with the county government vehicle. “Deya died on the spot. Two passengers in his The post Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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29 h. ago Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests

Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests  The HillClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  Reuters

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32 h. ago Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 17 – The uniformed police officer who was captured on camera assaulting and then shooting an unarmed mask hawker along Nairobi’s Moi Avenue has been disarmed and arrested. Police Spokesman Muchiri Nyagah confirmed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the officer to be arraigned in court. “Following this incident, the […] The post Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest

Police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  Reuters

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32 h. ago Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting unarmed vendor in Nairobi

Following this incident, the Inspector General of the National Police Service ordered the immediate arrest and arraignment of the officer involved. The said police officer has since been arrested,” Nyagah stated.

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47 h. 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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47 h. 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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47 h. 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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60 h. ago Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention

Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention  BBCKenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNKenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated  AP NewsKenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody  The GuardianProtests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPRKenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg.comKenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger's death  DWKenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

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66 h. 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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68 h. 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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69 h. 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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2 d. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody

Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody  News Central TV

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5 d. ago Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests  The Seattle Times

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