Albert Omondi Ojwang Stories

Murder charges approved against OCS Talaam, five others in Albert Ojwang's case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 23, 2025

The suspects are accused of killing the deceased while under custody after he was booked at the station by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal...

"Wear Masks for Justice": Comedian Eric Omondi rallies Kenyans to show solidarity for shot hawker Boniface Kariuki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Omondi has also asked Kenyans to wear masks as a symbol of unity and protest.

ICJ-Kenya demands independent probe into police shooting of Boniface Kariuki during protest
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Kariuki, a young mask vendor, was brutally shot by a police officer during Tuesday's protests—ironically and tragically held to demand justice for Alb...

Technician detained for 14 days over Central Police Station CCTV tampering in Ojwang murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

The technician is accused of disabling the surveillance system, reportedly for a payment of Sh3,000, effectively obscuring potential evidence of wheth...

IPOA seeks 21-day detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Talaam over Ojwang's death
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

The DPP further said that Talaam's mobile phone has already been detained and is currently undergoing forensic examination as part of the broader inve...

Teachers’ union eulogises slain educator Albert Ojwang, condemns police brutality
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori remembered Ojwang not only as a classroom teacher but also as a bold voice against corruption and social injusti...

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested over Albert Ojwang's death
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

His arrest brings the number of individuals detained in connection with the death of Ojwang, to three.

IPOA seeks 21-day detention for Police Constable James Mukhwana in Albert Ojwang murder probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 13, 2025

The investigating officer has said that Mukhwana was the one in custody of the cell keys on the day of the incident, and it is believed he may help wi...

DCI boss defends official account of Albert Ojwang's death, presents detailed timeline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

DCI boss Mohamed Amin said he appeared in normal condition at the time of booking.

Kanja: Why Deputy IG of Police Lagat has not stepped aside
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Kanja also apologised over the misleading initial statement issued after Ojwang’s death, which claimed he had hit his head on a wall.

Why DCI boss Mohamed Amin believes OCS Taalam is a suspect in Albert Ojwang's death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The DCI boss said Taalam declined to book the suspect when he was brought to the station and is the source of the narrative that Ojwang banged his hea...

Police lob tear gas as youths protest in Nairobi CBD over Ojwang's death, demanding Lagat's resignation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The youths occupied important roads such as Harambee Avenue, attempting to breach the security perimeter around Parliament. Police used tear gas and o...

14 police officers grilled over Albert Ojwang's murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The group is among 18 officers who have been identified and summoned as part of IPOA’s ongoing probe into the death, which has sparked public uproar a...

Activists demand murder charges against Deputy IG Lagat over Albert Ojwang’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The human rights defenders want the court to grant them leave to prosecute the senior police officer for murder, accusing him of being responsible for...

Ruto: Truth and justice will be served in Albert Ojwang's murder probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Ruto condemned any wrongdoing by police officers and called for a transparent and credible investigation. He said the death was unacceptable and that...

Albert Ojwang murder probe: IPOA says CCTV at Central Police Station was interfered with
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

IPOA had seized the CCTV recording device and sent it for forensic analysis, which confirmed that it had been tampered with.

Inside Ojwang’s final hours: IG of Police Kanja lays bare timeline of arrest and death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Following the complaint, DCI boss Director Mohamed Amin assembled a team of officers, including Abdullrahaman Hussein, Denis Kanyoni, Samuel Kamau, an...

Albert Ojwang was arrested over X post accusing Deputy IG of Police of irregular deployments, Police boss Kanja confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Kanja said the post alleged that Lagat had placed trusted officers at critical points, including DCI desks,...

IPOA identifies officers who picked Albert Ojwang from Homa Bay to Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Ojwang died while in custody, and a post-mortem conducted on June 10 found that he suffered a head injury from blunt force trauma, neck compression, a...

Why CS Murkomen declined to answer questions on Albert Ojwang’s death at the Senate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The response angered senators, forcing the session to be halted for several minutes on Wednesday, June 11, as legislators protested what they describe...

CS Murkomen: Justice will be served, there will be no cover-up in Albert Ojwang’s death probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Addressing Senators, the Interior CS said the case had shocked the country and was a failure on the part of the police.

Kenyans unite in grief through M-Pesa donations for Albert Ojwang's father, demanding justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

It wasn’t until comedian Eric Omondi shared Meshack’s phone number on Tuesday that the donations began flooding in.

"Why did you kill my son?" Albert Ojwang's father demands answers from police after death in custody
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Opiyo said his son was picked up from Homa Bay by police officers who claimed they had been sent by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.

"He had big plans for us", wife of late Albert Ojwang speaks out after his death in police custody
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

He was seated outside their home, sharing a quiet moment with his wife, when six officers arrived on three motorcycles.

National Assembly gives 48-hour ultimatum on Ojwang's death in police custody
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, issued the directive following MPs' growing concerns over what they described as a disturbing...

OCS among police officers suspended over death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Among the officers interdicted are the OCS, the duty officer who was on shift the night of the incident, the cell sentry, all officers who were statio...

Family demands answers after blogger Albert Omondi dies in police cell after arrest over X post
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Omondi's father revealed that on Sunday, upon his arrival in Nairobi, officers at Central Police Station informed him that Omondi had died from self-i...

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