The case surrounding the killing of Gen Z activist Rex Masai has taken another twist after senior investigators were directed to take over the probe. This move comes after the National Police Service (NPS) raised serious concerns that the inquiry conducted by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was incomplete and lacked essential evidence. The
Court proceedings at Kibera Law Courts took an unexpected turn during the mention of Albert Ojwang’s murder case when activist Mulinge Muteti interrupted the session with strong demands. He stood up and shouted that Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat must be arrested for protecting suspects linked to Ojwang’s death. This incident forced court officials to
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Wednesday presented strong evidence in court linking police officer Isaiah Murangiri to the killing of Rex Masai. Rex was shot during the anti-finance bill protests, and IPOA has been investigating the matter since. In court, IPOA relied on a combination of photographic, video, and phone data to show
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has been cleared in the murder case of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, but many Kenyans are not convinced this is justice. Ojwang, who was only 31 years old, was arrested in Homa Bay after Eliud Lagat made a complaint that the blogger had defamed him online. After his
Boniface Mwangi has brought to light a troubling attempt by powerful figures to protect Eliud Lagat from facing justice over the murder of Albert Ojwang. According to the information now exposed, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) appears to be helping to cover up the case by working to release key evidence that could incriminate
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is under serious criticism over how it is handling the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang. Many Kenyans believe that IPOA is protecting Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat instead of ensuring justice is served. This belief has grown stronger after it was revealed that Lagat was questioned in
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
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged Kenya’s independent institutions to wake up and take charge, especially the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), as concerns grow over political interference in how police officers do their work. Speaking via NTV on Monday, June 2, 2025, Cheruiyot showed frustration over what he called worrying silence from agencies