Albert Ojwang’s murder Stories

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Families of victims demand probe into extrajudicial killings, torture
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The group says 2024 saw a sharp increase in state-linked killings and disappearances, with 159 cases documented, including 104 extrajudicial killings...

Court allows IPOA to detain two police officers linked to hawker shooting for 15 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

This is after IPOA entered into a mutual agreement with the defence lawyers who represented the officers.

IPOA official summoned to court over alleged extortion using OCS Taalam's phone
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

The defense, led by lawyer Danstan Omari, alleged that the phone belonging to Chief Inspector Talaam, currently in IPOA custody, has been used inappro...

Court orders state to respond within three days to OCS Talaam, PC Mukhwana's bid to stop prosecution in Ojwang murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

The two police officers detained over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang had moved to court, calling their continued detention unlawful.

Kenya's matatu industry stares at collapse after losing Sh150 million in a day during Nairobi protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to the Matatu Owners Association, the disruptions saw matatus grounded and businesses vandalised across key parts of the capital, with an es...

Police Constable Mukhwana links DIG of Police Lagat, OCS Talaam to Albert Ojwang’s death
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

He accused DIG of Police Lagat of issuing the order that led to Ojwang's torture and death.

Maraga blames President Ruto for Albert Ojwang’s murder, demands Deputy IG Lagat’s resignation
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 16, 2025

The former CJ, who is now one of Ruto's critics, has promised to join other Kenyans on June 25 in protests to push for Lagat's resignation.

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