The government of Kenya has allocated KSh 150 million to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to purchase and operate a social media surveillance system known as Optimus 3.0 This funding is part of the 2025/26 budget and was presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The amount includes KSh 50 million meant for the equipment
By Jackie Adhyambo Aside from the unrelenting hustle and bustle of Nairobi in between the hum of matatus and numberless city dwellers, milling around, many of them with smartphones in hand, a quiet revolution is being stitched. This inceptive revolution is a Wi-Fi-powered novelty run by graduates of grit and young individuals well versed in
A new development has raised more questions in the mysterious death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a blogger from Homa Bay County who died while in police custody. His death has caused public anger and concern, especially after fresh details from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) painted a very different picture from what the police
The recent death of popular influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody has shocked the country and raised serious questions about police accountability in Kenya. Albert was known online for his funny videos and engaging content, and many people followed him because of his positive energy. So when news broke that he had died in
Albert Ojwang’s death has now taken a new direction after the Star newspaper revealed that he was tortured inside Karura Forest before being returned to the Central Police Station, where he died a few hours later. This shocking new development contradicts earlier claims made by the police about what happened that night. A clearer picture
Fresh developments have come up in the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and social media influencer, who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Ojwang’s death has caused public anger, especially after it was revealed that he passed away while in the hands of police officers. According to the latest reports,
The Kenya Kwanza government under the leadership of President William Ruto and his Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come under strong criticism for allowing extrajudicial killings to happen without proper investigations or justice being served. Kenyans are now questioning why people continue to die under unclear circumstances, especially in the hands of security agencies that
The death of Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody on June 8, 2025, has shocked many Kenyans and raised serious concerns about police accountability. Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, was arrested on June 7 in Homa Bay County after allegedly posting a disrespectful comment about a senior police officer, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat,
New revelations surrounding the death of teacher and influencer Albert Ojwang have continued to raise public discussions, as fresh details suggest he was severely beaten while in police custody. His sudden and suspicious death has left many Kenyans angry, confused, and demanding justice. The case has now raised serious questions about the conduct of police
The suspicious death of Albert Omondi Ojwang has not only raised alarm among ordinary Kenyans but also sparked outrage in the Senate, with lawmakers demanding accountability from police and private corporations suspected of aiding the arrest. Ojwang, a teacher and outspoken voice online, died mysteriously in police custody after being transferred from Homa Bay to