High Court sets hearing dates in Albert Ojwang murder case

Justice Diana Kavedza said the case is of public interest and ordered all parties to adhere strictly to case management directions to ensure an expeditious hearing...

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The High Court in Kibera has set strict hearing dates for the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang, aiming to conclude the case before April due to its public interest.

Hearing dates are scheduled for March 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
The case involves former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, Police Constable James Mukhwana, and four other co-accused.
The accused were denied bail last year due to the risk of interference with witnesses and public unrest following Ojwang's death in police custody in June, which triggered nationwide protests.

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