5 h. ago DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Thursday recorded a statement at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a 3-hour session over the killing of influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Lagat had been summoned for the grilling sessions which are part of the probe into the  clobbering and […] The post DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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63 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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3 d. ago DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has finally bowed to pressure and stepped aside to allow for independent investigations into the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. Lagat announced his resignation in a statement, saying he was relinquishing his role in order to protect the integrity of the […] The post DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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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 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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7 d. ago Fury grows in Kenya after death of blogger in police custody

Fury grows in Kenya after death of blogger in police custody  The Washington Post

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7 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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8 d. ago IG Kanja Apologizes Over ‘Suicide’ Claim in Ojwang death as Senators Demand Accountability

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja has publicly apologized to the nation and the family of social media influencer Albert Ojwang,’ who died in police custody, after earlier reports from the National Police Service (NPS) wrongly claimed he had died by suicide. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, the […] The post IG Kanja Apologizes Over ‘Suicide’ Claim in Ojwang death as Senators Demand Accountability appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 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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8 d. ago Phone Snatcher Gets Double Death Sentence for Robbery with Violence in Kawangware

A Kibera court has sentenced a suspect to death after convicting him on two counts of robbery with violence, stemming from a night of coordinated attacks in Kawangware’s Madiaba area on November 3, 2024. Isaac Khanga, along with unidentified accomplices still at large, ambushed unsuspecting victims, using threats and intimidation to steal valuable items. In the first robbery, he made away with a Tecno phone worth Ksh. 24,000 and Ksh. 30,000 in cash. Later that same night, he struck again, snatching another mobile phone valued at Ksh. 15,000. The combined loot totaled Ksh. 39,000 in phones and a substantial cash The post Phone Snatcher Gets Double Death Sentence for Robbery with Violence in Kawangware appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago LSK wants police officers interdicted over influencer Albert Ojwang’s death named

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 9 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) now want Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to publicly disclose the names of police officers interdicted in connection with the arrest and transfer of Albert Ojwang from Homa Bay County to Nairobi. Addressing the media on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo called for […] The post LSK wants police officers interdicted over influencer Albert Ojwang’s death named appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenya police chief suspended over death of man in custody for online post

Kenya police chief suspended over death of man in custody for online post  GhanaWeb

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1 week ago Albert Ojwang: Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post

Albert Ojwang: Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post  BBC

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1 week ago Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post

Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post  GBC Ghana Online

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1 week ago (WATCH) Nairobi Central Police Station top officers interdicted over death of Albert Ojwang in custody

The Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja has ordered the interdiction of several officers following the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at the Central Police Station. The post (WATCH) Nairobi Central Police Station top officers interdicted over death of Albert Ojwang in custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Nairobi Central Police Station top officers interdicted over death of Albert Ojwang in custody

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 9 – The National Police Service (NPS) has interdicted several officers stationed at Central Police Station, Nairobi, following the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang while in police custody. The Inspector General ordered the immediate interdiction of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the duty officer, the cell sentry, all report office officers on […] The post Nairobi Central Police Station top officers interdicted over death of Albert Ojwang in custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenyan student faces trial for fake President Ruto death post

Kenyan student faces trial for fake President Ruto death post  Punch Newspapers

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