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September 30, 2025
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Man Dies in Police Custody Hours After Mother Failed to Pay Ksh15,000

Man Dies in Police Custody Hours After Mother Failed to Pay Ksh15,000

His mother said that a police officer threatened her with dire consequences if she did not go with the money...

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Alan Kamau Kimani, a 40-year-old man, died in police custody in Migori County after his mother, Mary Wambui, reportedly failed to pay a Ksh15,000 bribe for his release. He was arrested on September 25 for allegedly cutting down trees.

  • A police officer allegedly threatened Wambui with "dire consequences" if she failed to pay the Ksh15,000.
  • Hussein Khalid, CEO of VOCAL Africa, confirmed Kimani's mother's account of events.
  • The officer reportedly informed Wambui hours later that her son died by suicide, an account that raises concerns about police accountability and operations following similar incidents in police custody.

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