3 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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21 h. ago Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests

Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  ReutersNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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25 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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33 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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36 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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36 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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36 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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38 h. ago Kenya arrests policeman caught on video shooting unarmed civilian during protests

Kenya arrests policeman caught on video shooting unarmed civilian during protests  TRT Global

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51 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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64 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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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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5 d. ago Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody

Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al Jazeera

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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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6 d. ago Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody

Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody  Manistee News Advocate

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7 d. ago IPOA names 5 police officers involved in the arrest of Albert Ojwang’

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 11 – Six police officers have been officially named as the individuals who arrested teacher and social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang’, whose death in custody has triggered outrage. Details by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) show that the officers picked up Ojwang’ from the Leaders Centre in Homa Bay County […] The post IPOA names 5 police officers involved in the arrest of Albert Ojwang’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Popular Kikuyu musician Samidoh declared deserter, faces arrest for missing duty as ATPU officer

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – The National Police Service has ordered the arrest of Anti tock Theft Unit officer Samuel Muchoki alias Samidoh for deserting duty since May 27. According to a report from NPS, Samidoh had been granted an off but did not return to work once it lapsed. It further indicated that Samidoh’s […] The post Popular Kikuyu musician Samidoh declared deserter, faces arrest for missing duty as ATPU officer appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Police officer among 3 arrested for vandalism of underground power cables in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 – Three people, among them a police officer, were arrested on Saturday night after being found vandalizing high-voltage underground power cables near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. The cables are the primary supply to Ragati and Nairobi West substations, which provide electricity to Upper Hill, Kenyatta National Hospital, Community area, South C, […] The post Police officer among 3 arrested for vandalism of underground power cables in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago 7 suspects arrested over fatal shooting of Police officer in Nakuru

3 suspects were arrested at the scene while the other four were smoked of their hiding den within Nakuru Central Business District.

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