The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has confirmed that blogger Albert Ojwang died in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi on June 8, 2025, following an assault.

A CCTV technician has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly tampering with footage related to the death of Albert Ojwang.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on Kenyans to avoid judging the entire police service based on the actions of a few officers, amidst concerns over police brutality.

Pressure is increasing for the removal of Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, after the death of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody. A second petition was filed at the Milimani High Court seeking his suspension.

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat following the controversial arrest and death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody.

The court has ordered that James Mukhwana, the prime suspect in the murder of Albert Ojwang, remain in police custody at Capitol Hill Police Station as the investigation proceeds.

The arrest of Samson Talam, the Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi Central Police Station, in Eldoret marks a significant development in the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody.

The Officer Commanding Station at Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, has been arrested in Eldoret in connection with the murder of Albert Ojwang.