[Constable James Mukhwana at Milimani Law Court during the probe of Ojwang’s Death.] A Nairobi court has ordered that Police Constable James Mukhwana be detained for 21 days to allow investigations into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson
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Thika Police Officer Shot Dead During Violent Clash with Boda Boda Rider
A police constable attached to the Special Police Intercept and Verification (SPIV) unit was fatally shot on Tuesday evening in Cravers, Thika West Sub-county, following a violent confrontation with a boda boda rider during a routine inspection. Eyewitnesses reported that the officer and three colleagues had stopped a motorcycle for
UN Accuses Sudan’s Warring Parties of Weaponizing Aid, Fueling Famine and War Crimes
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that Sudan’s warring factions are deliberately obstructing humanitarian aid, exacerbating famine and committing war crimes as the conflict enters its third year with no end in sight. In a damning report presented to the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, the Independent
Hawker Fatally Shot by Police During Nairobi Protest as Anger Over Ojwang’s Death Grows
A hawker was shot dead by police during protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, sparking fresh outrage over alleged police brutality amid ongoing demonstrations demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a blogger and teacher who died in police custody last week. Eyewitnesses identified the victim as a street
Siaya Blogger Fined KSh 3 Million for Defamation
The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng’, to pay KSh 3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi. Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala delivered the ruling on Tuesday, finding Oduor guilty of publishing false and damaging statements
President Ruto Condenms Death of Ojwang, Orders Investigations.
Kenyan President William Ruto has strongly condemned the death of 31-year-old Albert Ojwang while in police custody, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” He called for a swift and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death, which has sparked nationwide outrage. Ojwang, a blogger known for his
IG Kanja Apologises After Police Retract False Report On Ojwang’s Death in Custody.
IG Kanja Apologizes After Police Retract False Report on Ojwang’s Death in CustodyPost-mortem reveals Albert Ojwang died from multiple injuries, contradicting police claim he "hit his head on a wall." Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was forced to apologize before the Senate on Wednesday after a police report falsely claimed
“The Staged Abduction,” MCA Grace Nduta arrested over Koimburi Abduction.
Grace Nduta, Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA The morning of May 25, 2025, started like any other in Juja—until news broke that Member of Parliament George Koimburi had been abducted. His car was found abandoned near a coffee plantation, the doors left open, his phone lying on the seat. Witnesses claimed they had
How Juja MP Koimburi used his CDF Chairman to abduct himself
In a surprising turn of events, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have revealed that Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi allegedly staged his own abduction to serve political interests. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Amin Mohamed disclosed this during a
Mystery Surrounds Alleged Abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi
The controversy surrounding the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi deepened on Tuesday after police recovered a vehicle suspected to have been used in the incident. The car, a Subaru Forester, was found in Juja Township, and its owner—reported to be a close ally of the legislator—was taken into