Police Constable James Mukhwana Stories

High Court transfers police officers Taalam and Mukhwana's petition on Ojwang murder case to Kibera court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi noted that the issues raised in the petition could be adequately addressed within the ongoing proceedings at the lower court.

Albert Ojwang murder: Activists urge court to hold DIG Eliud Lagat accountable
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 25, 2025

Led by Lawyer Lempaa Suyinka and former university don turned activist Prof Fredrick Ongola, the activists say the exclusion of Lagat from the prosecu...

Albert Ojwang murder: DPP opposes bail for OCS Samson Taalam, Constable James Mukhwana
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), led by Senior Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, submitted that the accused are facing a possible death penalty,...

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...

Constable James Mukhwana remanded for 21 days pending investigations into Albert Ojwang's murder
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to IPOA, preliminary investigations reveal that Mukhwana, was likely involved in the planning and the execution of the brutal and fatal assa...

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.

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.

Justice for Ojwang: More officers surrender as torture, cover-up claims rock police force
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The two officers appeared at IPOA offices on Monday and were immediately taken into custody for further processing and possible court hearings.

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...

OCS Samson Talaam, PC James Mukhwana move to court, seek to halt prosecution over Albert Ojwang's death
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

OCS Talaam contends that he was not on duty when Ojwang was detained, having delegated responsibilities to his deputy.

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...

Report reveals Albert Ojwang was dead, bruised and cold on arrival at Mbagathi Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

A detailed report from Mbagathi Hospital reveals that Ojwang was brought in at 2 am from Central Police Station already lifeless and bearing extensive...

Police Constable James Mukhwana arrested over Ojwang’s death as protests erupt in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

An internal police signal dated June 12, 2025, confirmed that detectives from IPOA and the Internal Affairs Unit arrested the officer and placed him i...

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