Fresh details are now putting senior police officers on the spot over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang. Despite earlier reports clearing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers involved in his arrest, new evidence is now pointing towards a wider web of coordinated communication. Investigators have now linked OCS Samson Talaam to the DCI
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today as Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo delivered a scathing condemnation of the government’s handling of the death of Albert Ojwang and the recent violent police crackdown on protesters. Dr. Amollo described the killing of Ojwang, a blogger and teacher, while in police custody as a clear demonstration of “monumental
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing criticism after warning protesters during a speech in Uasin Gishu, following demonstrations over the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died in police custody. His remarks were supported by Farouk Kibet, an aide to President William Ruto, raising more concern about how the government is handling peaceful protests.
A protest calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat was on Tuesday interrupted by a group of unidentified gangs riding on boda bodas. The protest, which had started peacefully in the Nairobi Central Business District, quickly turned chaotic after the arrival of the gang. Protesters, who were marching through the streets towards
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has challenged President William Ruto’s leadership by raising tough questions about fairness in handling senior officials. In a statement made on Tuesday, Havi asked why Eliud Lagat is still holding office while others like George Kinoti and Hillary Mutyambai were removed without hesitation. He said if Ruto
The death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody has once again put a spotlight on police abuse and cover-ups in Kenya. What stands out in this case is the disturbing claim that Police Constable James Mukhwana was given clear instructions not to mention the name of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat in his initial
Police Constable James Mukhwana, who is now in custody over the brutal death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, has finally spoken out. His detailed statement paints a disturbing picture of what happened on the night of June 7, 2025, when Ojwang’ was being held at the Central Police Station. According to a report seen
The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has continued to raise serious concerns across the country. Cyprian Is Nyakundi was one of the first to question the Independent Policing Oversight Authority’s handling of the case. His post pointed out the suspicious change in IPOA’s story and sparked national debate. Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and
Albert Ojwang’s father has spoken out with deep pain after the shocking death of his son while in police custody. The young man died in unclear circumstances, and his father’s words outside the Nairobi mortuary painted a picture of heartbreak that many Kenyans could relate to. “I came to Nairobi with a title deed, but
Father’s Day arrived with sorrow not celebration for Meshack Ojwang, the father of Albert Ojwang. His son’s death while in police custody has become one of the most haunting and controversial tragedies in recent months. What should have been a day of pride and connection turned into a painful reminder of the absence of a