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September 25, 2025
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Case of Arrested The Standard Journalist Takes a New Twist

Case of Arrested The Standard Journalist Takes a New Twist

The journalist was arrested on Friday last week at a Nairobi hotel and later detained at Central Police Station...

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The case of arrested Standard Group journalist Collins Kweyu has taken a new turn, with Migori County DCI officers confirming he will now be a state witness. This development follows his cooperation with investigators after his arrest last week.

  • Collins Kweyu was originally arrested last week on suspicion of cybercrime, specifically related to an alleged bribe concerning a judge.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Migori County has confirmed Kweyu will be turned into a state witness.
  • Kweyu had presented himself at the DCI offices to record a statement, where preliminary findings indicated he was not the main person of interest.
  • Journalists' unions, such as the Crime Journalists Association of Kenya (CJAK), condemned his initial arrest, calling it an attack on press freedom and expressing concern over court orders to search his house and equipment.

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