Overview

• The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has named five officers involved in Albert Ojwang’s June 8 custody arrest and opened a formal investigation into his death.
• Forensic analysis confirmed that the Central Police Station CCTV system was deliberately tampered with, undermining the police’s initial claim of suicide.
• A post-mortem examination ruled out suicide and found Ojwang died from blunt force trauma, neck compression and extensive bruising.
• The Director of Criminal Investigations has identified Central Station’s Officer Commanding Station Benjamin Talam as the prime suspect in the case.
• Nairobi protesters demanding justice were dispersed with teargas as the U.S. Embassy urged Kenyan authorities to ensure a transparent investigation.