Peter Albert Ayiro Stories

Alliance Girls High School teacher accused of sexual abuse resigns from TSC after 26 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

Peter Albert Ayiro said he could no longer endure the persistent threats, public shame and attacks on his character, ending his 26-year teaching caree...

Man pleads guilty to SIM swap fraud targeting ex-OCS Talaam in Albert Ojwang murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 19, 2025

Dennis Masavi Musyimi admitted to three counts of SIM swapping and extortion.

Human rights lawyer Gitobu Imanyara seeks to privately prosecute Deputy Police IG Eliud Lagat
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 15, 2025

Through his lawyer, Cecil Miller, Lagat argued that any attempt by the court to compel the DPP to prosecute him would amount to an unlawful usurpation...

10 Kenyans died in police custody in last five months, Murkomen tells MPs
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Mukomen said daily cell inspections are now conducted by senior officers to ensure the safety, cleanliness and welfare of detainees with all observati...

Two more deaths in police custody fuel outrage in Kakamega, Murang’a
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 12, 2025

These incidents come amid reports that over 20 Kenyans died in police custody between June 6 and June 23, 2025, fueling nationwide protests. Security...

DJ Fatxo to testify in Jeff Mwathi murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

In June, a witness told the court how he found Mwathi's body lying outside Redwood Apartments, triggering an investigation into the death.

DIG of Police Lagat denies role in Albert Ojwang’s death, cites lack of evidence in court filings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

He said IPOA, an independent constitutional body tasked with oversight of police conduct, conducted thorough investigations and found no evidence link...

Court to rule in October on its jurisdiction in case seeking DIG of Police Lagat's suspension
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

UK-based activist Eliud Matindi is pushing for Lagat's suspension pending completion of ongoing investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight A...

Eight suspects in Mawego Police Station arson case granted bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the group is believed to have led a coordinated attack on the police station, which resulted in the de...

Ojwang murder case: Ex-OCS Talaam, co-accused, to remain in remand until bail ruling on September 26
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

Probation officer Benard Musitia said that compounded by other recent events revolving around security, the public is still in a latent state with the...

OCS Talaam ordered to vacate house, surrender police gear after interdiction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The letter states that Talaam’s suspension from duty will remain in place as investigations continue. Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, was a...

Court to rule on bail for OCS Taalam, five others accused of killing blogger Albert Ojwang
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

High Court judge Diana Kavedza was urged last month by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to deny bail to the six accused.

LSK faults IPOA over inaction, urges tougher oversight, compensation for police brutality victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised IPOA for lacking transparency and only acting when pressured, saying it has become part of a justice system th...

AG, NPSC urge court to dismiss petition seeking removal of DIG of Police Eliud Lagat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The AG’s office argued that the case filed against Lagat is legally flawed and falls outside the court’s Constitutional and Human Rights jurisdiction,...

Why DIG Eliud Lagat was not suspended- police commission
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 23, 2025

Leley explained that Sections 88 and 89 of the NPSC Act outline disciplinary offences applicable to members of the National Police Service (NPS), alon...

Ex-OCS Talaam's SIM swapped while in custody as forensic report reveals coordinated fraud
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 22, 2025

The SIM card was subsequently inserted into another device, which was then used to make calls and transact on mobile money platforms, including online...

DIG of Police Lagat denies stepping aside, says he was on 18-day leave amid Ojwang murder probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 22, 2025

He said the leave application was made voluntarily and in good faith, in line with the principles of public accountability, institutional integrity an...

Court detains man accused of using Central OCS Taalam’s phone to extort family and lawyer
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 21, 2025

The complaint originated from Taalam himself, who claimed his phone, which was supposed to be in IPOA’s custody, was being used to con his family and...

Alliance Girls teacher sent on compulsory leave over sexual abuse allegations as TSC launches probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

This development follows mounting public pressure after a report by African Uncensored brought the allegations to light, sparking national outrage and...

Eight linked to Mawego police station fire charged with terrorism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The prosecution made a strong case against the granting of bail, while defence lawyers pushed back against the request.

Court declines to give orders stopping DIG Eliud Lagat from resuming work
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued.

Not cleared: IPOA clarifies status of DIG Eliud Lagat in Albert Ojwang murder case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

The High Court has given the DIG until July 18 to respond to the application seeking his removal from office and subsequent prosecution for the murder...

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara summoned by DCI over alleged incitement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The DCI is probing what it terms as an “alleged offence of undermining the authority of a public officer” through remarks that reportedly incited publ...

Teen protester Elijah Mwongeli laid to rest as Kenyans demand justice over police killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Among those who joined the family in paying their final respects was activist Boniface Mwangi, whose presence highlighted the growing public outrage o...

Taalam's phone: Court grants DCI more time to conclude probe into extortion allegations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

Defence lawyers allege that the phone belonging to Talaam, currently in IPOA custody, has been used inappropriately to solicit money from members of t...

Seven arraigned after mob burns Homabay's Mawego Police Station during Ojwang burial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The blaze destroyed the buildings, and some individuals made away with the national and police flags, flag posts, and the station's signage before fle...

Mawego police officers moved to Kendu Bay after station was torched by mourners
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

Attempts by the grieving family to calm the situation proved unsuccessful, as locals pressed on with their calls for justice, shouting in the local di...

June 25 protests death toll rises as autopsy shows two youths died from gunshot wounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The revelations come in the wake of the death of 22-year-old hawker Boniface Kariuki, who was shot at close range during a protest in Nairobi demandin...

Court battle looms as activist sues police service commission over DIG Lagat’s replacement
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 03, 2025

Lagat stepped aside as the Police DIG on June 16 and notified the police service that his functions would be performed by his principal assistant, Pat...

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