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Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay and transferred to Nairobi's Central Police Station, where he was later found dead in a police cell. His death triggered nationwide calls for police accountability.
The evidence was presented as the murder trial resumed, with the prosecution calling Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Head of Forensics Joshua Mutua to explain findings from the examination of surveillance footage and the alleged interference with the CCTV system at Central Police Station.
The accused are former Central Police Station OCS Samson Kiprotich Talaam, police officers James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani, and civilians John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao and Brian Mwaniki Njue. They have all denied the murder charges arising from Ojwang's death while in police custody.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said the peaceful conduct displayed by most demonstrators reflected respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. He reiterated that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble, demonstrate and picket, but emphasized that the freedoms should always be exercised within the limits provided by the law.
The clarification comes after the OCS, Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya, was arrested for allegedly releasing some of the persons arrested during Monday protests over the cost of fuel.
Police allege that the officer is in custody pending arraignment, with internal probes examining the circumstances under which the suspects were freed after being arrested during violent demonstrations that disrupted parts of the capital.
Fighting back tears, Nevinina Omondi recounted their final conversation and the deep emotional toll his death has taken on her and their young son.
Hassan disclosed that only 25 percent of complaints received by IPOA originate from police officers, while 75 percent come from the public, pointing to a deep trust gap between citizens and law enforcement agencies.
Central OCPD Stephen Okal, who held a meeting with the event organizers, confirmed that officers will be deployed to ensure the safety of all attendees.
IAU has previously led high-profile investigations, including the arrest and prosecution of former DCI SSU officers over the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan taxi driver before the last general election.
Ojwang left his Kakoth village home carrying only a title deed, hoping it would be enough to post bail for his 31-year-old son, a teacher who had been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
The three; Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue — were fellow detainees at Nairobi’s Central Police Station when Ojwang’ was being held there, and investigators believe they were used by police officers to torture him.