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.

• Two individuals, including the OCS of Central Police Station, Samson Talam, have been arrested.
• A post-mortem revealed the cause of death as head injuries, neck compression, and extensive bruising.
• Investigators found evidence of tampering with CCTV footage at the station, raising serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding Ojwang's death.

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.

• Arrest Date: June 13
• Key Location: Central Police Station, Nairobi
• The technician installed **25 cameras** and a **DVR** at the station, claiming he was asked to delete specific footage but said it was not possible without formatting the hard drive.

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.

• 20,000 police officers serve the public across Kenya, with the majority performing their duties diligently.
• The government is committed to holding rogue officers accountable while protecting those who adhere to the law.
• Murkomen emphasized the need for public respect towards law enforcement, highlighting instances of police restraint in challenging situations.

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.

• Petitioners seek to bar Lagat from office pending investigations into Ojwang's death.
• Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating, considering all 17 officers linked to the arrest as murder suspects.
• The petition claims Lagat’s position may compromise the investigation due to potential evidence tampering.

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 petition was submitted on June 13 amidst allegations of torture and claims of evidence tampering.
• Key petitioners include lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and Mt Kenya Jurists, who argue that Lagat poses a conflict of interest.
• The National Police Service maintains that Lagat will not resign unless compelled by official intervention.

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 hearing date is set for Friday, June 20, when a ruling on Mukhwana's custody status will be delivered.
• The case has drawn significant attention, making Mukhwana the first notable arrest in this investigation.
• The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had requested Mukhwana's detention for 21 days to facilitate investigations into Ojwang's murder, which occurred on June 8, 2025.

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.

• Three suspects have now been apprehended in connection with Ojwang's death.
• Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is currently handling the investigation.
• Ojwang died after being reportedly beaten while in custody, leading to widespread public outcry.

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

• Samson Talaam was reportedly on the run before his arrest.
• He has been handed over to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for further questioning.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, Mohammed Amin, identified Talaam as a prime suspect in Ojwang's murder.