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Maternal deaths in Kwale County surge past WHO threshold, prompting urgent calls for action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

Recent county statistics show Kwale now records 110 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, surpassing the WHO’s alert level of 100 and rising from 9...

"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.

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.

Officers accused of shooting hawker during Nairobi protests arraigned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot in the head at close range by one of the officers as the protestors called for justice.

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.

Uneasy calm across Nairobi's CBD amid fears of fresh protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 19, 2025

A heightened sense of caution was noticeable among traders and business owners, particularly in the wake of Tuesday's incidents involving looting and...

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...

IAU summons SCU detectives over Albert Ojwang’s arrest and transfer from Homabay to Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The officers are required to appear before IAU director at the IAU headquarters, situated at KCB Towers in Upper Hill, to explain their role in the ar...

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

16 injured during protest over Albert Ojwang's murder, seven admitted with serious trauma - KNH
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

KNH Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr William Sigilai said the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Centre received 16 patients as a result of Tuesday's...

DIG Eliud Lagat could join growing list of top cops facing charges over extrajudicial killings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 18, 2025

DIG Lagat's potential prosecution comes amid heightened scrutiny of police officers implicated in extrajudicial killings and abuses of power.

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.

DR Congo floods kill 29 in Kinshasa amid unexpected dry season rains
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

Significant material damage was recorded in the regions with many families displaced as a result.

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...

DIG Eliud Lagat steps aside pending investigation into Albert Ojwang's death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

DIG Eliud Lagat said he stepped aside from his position to pave way for investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang’, a suspect who died in police...

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...

IPOA: CCTV footage at Nairobi Central Police Station erased after Ojwang’s death in custody
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan revealed that digital video recorder (DVR) logs showed the discs were replaced on June 8, 2025, at exactly 07:23:29 and...

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...

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,...

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