Central police station police officer James Mukhwana will be detained for a period of 21 days to allow for a thorough investigation into allegations surrounding the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang’.
The court on Friday granted the request by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) through a motion filed on June 3, 2025, stating that there were sufficient grounds to deny Mukwana his right and freedoms in accordance with Article 24(1)(e) of the Constitution.
The magistrate issued a stern warning against protests that provide an opportunity for rogue police officers and criminals to harm innocent civilians.
Magistrate Robinson Ondieki emphasized the urgent need for reform in the police service and called on Parliament and the Senate to amend the law to reflect the current realities.
Mukhwana had petitioned the court over his arrest in connection with the death of Ojwang while in police cells.
In his statement recorded after being arrested, Mukhwana directly implicates the Central Police Statiojn OCS Samson Talaam, alleging that he issued instructions to “discipline” Ojwang’.
In his detailed statement to investigators from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana narrates being summoned to the OCS’s office during his shift.
He was allegedly told: “There is a directive from DIG Lagat.
Do you know him?
There are officers from the DCI headquarters bringing a suspect here at 8:00 p.m.
Tell the inmates to discipline him a bit.”
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