A family in Makueni County is demanding answers after their kin, Moses Maingi, 28, allegedly died from injuries sustained while in police custody at Nunguni police station on January 8, 2026. He was arrested for alleged disorder at Oasis bar.

• Maingi was released after a friend intervened, but his condition worsened, leading to his death on January 21, 2026, after a scan revealed a blood clot on his head.
• The family is seeking an investigation into the injuries and claims Nunguni police station refused to provide an occurrence book number to Maingi's mother, Ruth Mwau.
• The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations, with several people recording statements. Sub-county police commander Patrick Muthengi denies assault allegations, awaiting autopsy results from Kilungu sub-county hospital morgue.