
IG Douglas Kanja







Former CS Fred Matiang'i has called for urgent reforms in Kenya’s criminal justice system following the death of Albert Ojwang at the Central Police Station.

Albert Ojwang was transported from Nairobi to Homa Bay county on June 7. Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja said they stopped in Narok town for refreshments.

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohammed Ibrahim Amin works under the National Police Service, headed by the Inspector General (IG) Douglas Kanja.

Albert Ojwang, a teacher and vocal social media figure, was tortured in Karura Forest before being returned unconscious to Central Police Station, where he died.

The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) deputy chairperson Ann Wanjiku hinted that blogger Albert Ojwang was killed inside his police cell.

IG Douglas Kanja said Albert Ojwang's arrest stemmed from a post accusing DIG Eliud Lagat of planting loyal officers to control police revenue and intelligence.

Four activists have sought orders to be allowed to prosecute DIG Eliud Lagat over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. They claimed the current probe was skewed.

Independent Policing Oversight Authority said the CCTV at Nairobi Central Police Station had been deliberately disconnected before Albert Ojwang’s death.

Police IG Douglas Kanja was grilled by Senate over why blogger Albert Ojwang was held alone in a cell before his death in custody; IPOA probing the mysterious case.
IG Douglas Kanja
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