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Family spokesperson Julius Ngugi said the post-mortem findings did not align with what they observed when they viewed the body.

According to the officer, Mwangi allegedly “sneaked” into the police station, entered one office, then moved into another, locked himself inside, and...

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

The family said they no longer trust the results, which stated that Wangui died after a blood vessel in her brain burst.

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

The IPOA boss added that although IPOA does not have the power to arrest or prosecute suspects, all officers linked to the case are now being treated...

Human rights organisations now say Ojwang's death was not accidental but the result of torture inflicted by officers.

Kenyans have now intensified calls for justice and accountability, with public anger mounting over the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death at Cen...