Mysterious deaths in police custody continue to plague the country, as yet another man has died under unclear circumstances in a police cell. Calvince Omondi Onditi, a 36-year-old fisherman from Ndhuru Beach, reportedly died by suicide on Sunday, 15 June, at Kipasi Police Post in Suba North, Homa Bay County. Onditi had been arrested for allegedly trespassing into a goat pen after being reported by the area chief. According to police, he was found hanging in a holding room using his trousers, just as officers were preparing to transfer him to Mbita Police Station for further interrogation. His body was…
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Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside from his position amid mounting public pressure and allegations surrounding the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody. In a statement on Monday, Lagat said: “In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, and given the ongoing investigations into the unfortunate incident of the death of Albert Ojwang, I have today opted to step aside from the office of the Deputy Inspector General – Kenya Police Service, pending completion of investigations. The functions of…
A post-mortem has confirmed that two men abducted in Marakwet on 30 May 2025 were tortured to death, before their mutilated bodies were found dumped in Nakuru County—sparking outrage and demands for justice. The victims, identified as Simon Yego, 45, and Collins Kipyatich, 22, were allegedly tortured to death, according to a post-mortem report released on Wednesday. The two men were reportedly abducted hours apart in Tot under chilling circumstances. Kipyatich, who was seeking treatment for malaria at Tot Health Centre, was forcibly taken from the facility by individuals posing as police officers, who used an ambulance to whisk him…
The death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody has ignited nationwide anger and renewed scrutiny of police conduct in Kenya. Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher based in Voi, was arrested on Saturday, 7th June, in Homa Bay, his home county, for allegedly making derogatory remarks on social media about a senior government official. He was later transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi. The following morning, he was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Initial reports by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja indicated that Ojwang had died by suicide, allegedly sustaining head injuries after…
Tension rose early Thursday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as demonstrators gathered to demand the resignation of public officials, including Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, who has been named in public allegations linking him to the death of Albert Ojwang. On Tuesday, tensions escalated as hundreds of young protesters, predominantly from the Gen Z demographic, flooded the CBD to demand justice. President William Ruto issued a statement on Wednesday, extending his condolences to Ojwang’s family and calling on the National Police Service to cooperate with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to ensure a swift and credible investigation. Notably,…
A catastrophic fire tore through the Laini Saba area of Kibra, Nairobi’s largest slum, on Wednesday evening, leaving more than 200 families homeless and causing extensive property damage. The blaze, reported at approximately 7:00 p.m., rapidly engulfed several houses, destroying personal belongings — including electronics and furniture — as residents scrambled to safety. No fatalities or injuries have been officially reported, but the emotional and economic toll on the community is profound. According to posts, the fire razed approximately 50 homes, though local estimates suggest the number could be higher due to the densely packed nature of the settlement. Residents…
An autopsy conducted on Tuesday at the Nairobi Funeral Home revealed that Albert Omondi Ojwang, a teacher and social media influencer, died from severe head injuries, neck compression, and multiple bodily injuries consistent with assault. The autopsy, delayed from Monday after Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor stepped aside due to a familial connection to the deceased, painted a grim picture. Pathologist Dr Midia, who led the procedure, stated: “The cause of death is very clear — a head injury, neck compression, and other injuries pointing toward assault.” He noted signs of struggle, with specimens collected for further analysis to…
Ten police officers from Nakuru West Police Station were taken into custody on Monday night after a civilian named Dan was shot and killed during a failed drug raid in London Estate, Nakuru West. The incident, which also left one officer injured, has triggered public outrage, sparked protests, and prompted the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the officers’ conduct. During a routine patrol, the officers acted on information from a suspected drug mule and targeted a house in London Estate believed to be a hub for marijuana trafficking. According to Nakuru County Police Commander Michael Mwaura, the officers…
The sudden death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a 32-year-old teacher and popular X influencer from Homa Bay County, has ignited a firestorm of grief, anger, and demands for justice across Kenya. Ojwang, known for his bold social media commentary, died under unclear circumstances while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on Sunday, 8 June 2025, just hours after his arrest. His ordeal began on Saturday, 7 June, when plainclothes officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrived at his family home in Kakot village, Kabondo-Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County. According to his father, Meshack Ojwang Opiyo, the…
The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), demanding urgent dialogue to address the recent ban on influencers and content creators promoting gambling activities. This move follows the BCLB’s stringent new regulations announced on May 29, 2025, which prohibit celebrities, influencers, and content creators from endorsing or promoting gambling—a decision that has sparked significant backlash from Kenya’s digital content creation community. The BCLB’s updated framework, introduced after a 30-day suspension of all gambling advertisements that began on April 29, 2025, aims to promote responsible gambling and protect…
