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August 6, 2026
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'Are they protecting police?' Strategist queries IPOA silence over boda boda rider's death

'Are they protecting police?' Strategist queries IPOA silence over boda boda rider's death

Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over its silence following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno...

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A communication strategist has strongly criticized the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for its silence following the death of a 19-year-old boda boda rider, Eric Otieno, shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station.

  • Eric Otieno died from massive internal hemorrhage after being released from police custody in severe pain.
  • Odhiambo Otieno, the communication strategist, questioned IPOA's commitment to its oversight mandate and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's leadership.
  • The incident, which occurred on August 2, is part of a pattern of deaths in police custody, raising concerns about police accountability mechanisms.

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