12 h. 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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38 h. ago Charlene Ruto Calls for Generational Ceasefire after murder of Albert Ojwang

Charlene expressed deep sorrow and introspection in the wake of the incident, describing the loss as both painful and deeply troubling.

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56 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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57 h. 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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60 h. ago IPOA seeks 21 days to detain Constable James Mukhwana over Albert Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeknig twenty one days to detain Constable James Mukhwana over Albert Ojwang’s murder in police custody to facilitate investigations. In its application, IPOA alleges that Mukhwana, alongsidehis yet-to-be-arrested colleagues, was involved in the fatal assault of Albert Ochieng inside the cells at Central […] The post IPOA seeks 21 days to detain Constable James Mukhwana over Albert Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. ago President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – President William Ruto has pledged the government’s commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police amid mounting accusations of brutality and impunity after social media influencer Ojwang’s murder while in custody. Speaking during the destruction of 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, President Ruto sent a stern warning to law enforcement officers […] The post President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. 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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67 h. 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 Kindiki Condemns Murder of Albert Ojwang, Vows Justice as Protests Turn Violent in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly condemned the killing of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang, describing it as a grave injustice that must not go unpunished. Speaking on Thursday during an empowerment forum for micro and small-scale traders and Saccos at Kasikeu Secondary School in Kilome Constituency, Kindiki assured […] The post Kindiki Condemns Murder of Albert Ojwang, Vows Justice as Protests Turn Violent in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: Protesters Teargassed in Nairobi As Outrage Grows Over Murder of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

Kenya: Protesters Teargassed in Nairobi As Outrage Grows Over Murder of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody  allAfrica.com

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3 d. ago Protesters Teargassed in Nairobi as Outrage Grows Over Murder of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

Nairobi, Kenya June 12 – Police on Thursday morning fired teargas to disperse protesters in Nairobi’s Central Business District who had gathered to demand justice for Albert Ojwang, the social media influencer who was murdered in police custody last week under controversial circumstances. Chanting slogans and carrying placards with messages like #JusticeForOjwang, the demonstrators marched […] The post Protesters Teargassed in Nairobi as Outrage Grows Over Murder of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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 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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4 d. ago Senators suspend Sittings over brutal killing of blogger Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 11 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Director Criminal Investigation (DCI) Amin Mohammed arrived at the Senate to respond to questions regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of digital blogger Albert Ojwang, while in a police cell at Nairobi Central Police Station. The Senate […] The post Senators suspend Sittings over brutal killing of blogger Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago (WATCH) CS Murkomen says govt won’t interfere or shield anyone found culpable in the death of Albert Ojwang

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that any police officers found responsible for the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang will be held fully accountable under the law. Appearing before the Senate, Murkomen described Ojwang’s death in police custody as deeply regrettable and extended condolences to the bereaved family. The post (WATCH) CS Murkomen says govt won’t interfere or shield anyone found culpable in the death of Albert Ojwang appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 10 – Members of Parliament are demanding urgent accountability from the National Police Service after it emerged that Alfred Omondi Ojwang’ — a young teacher and social media influencer — died from multiple injuries sustained while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. A post-mortem examination on Ojwang’s body revealed he […] The post Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Calls for Immediate Suspension of Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Over Blogger’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate suspension of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of Albert Ojwang, a social media influencer who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. Ojwang was reportedly arrested in Nyanza over alleged “cyber harassment” after […] The post Gachagua Calls for Immediate Suspension of Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Over Blogger’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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