The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has clarified that it has not cleared Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat regarding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, which is still under investigation.

• IPOA stated that no police officer has been exonerated amid ongoing investigations into Ojwang's death, which occurred in June.
• High Court Judge Chacha Mwita denied interim orders to prevent Lagat from resuming his duties.
• Ojwang's death, initially attributed to a collapse, was later revealed to involve signs of torture, triggering public outrage and protests in Nairobi.

The Kenyan government has announced plans to raise the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years as part of its new National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse.

• Legal drinking age to be raised to 21 years.
• Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, emphasized the need for a united front to tackle substance abuse.
• The policy aims to enhance regulation, enforcement, and investment in prevention and treatment efforts.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has refuted claims that it has cleared Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat concerning the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died in police custody last month.

• Investigations into Ojwang's death began on June 8, 2025 and are ongoing, with multiple suspects identified.
• Ahmed Issack Hassan, IPOA Chairperson, emphasized the need for accountability, stating, “if the investigations find him culpable, IPOA will make appropriate recommendations to hold him to account.”
• The High Court has allowed Lagat to remain in office pending a fair hearing related to a petition challenging his reinstatement.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has denounced President William Ruto's recent directive encouraging police to shoot protesters accused of looting, warning of the dangers of state-sanctioned violence.

• More than 60 young people have been killed in recent unrest, according to Maraga.
• Maraga is a potential candidate for the 2027 General Election and advocates for addressing the root causes of unrest.
• The directive sparked outrage, particularly among the youth-led Gen Z movement, with calls for accountability and protests against state violence.

The National Police Service (NPS) has denied allegations of police misconduct in the death of Julia Njoki, a protester who died in custody after her arrest during the July 7 demonstrations in Nanyuki.

• 126 people were arrested during the protests, and Njoki was arraigned in court on July 8.
• Muchiri Nyaga, NPS spokesperson, affirmed that no formal complaints of misconduct have been filed.
• Njoki’s family reported she was found unconscious, with a preliminary medical report indicating she suffered blunt force trauma consistent with assault.