Authorities have arrested Police Constable James Mukhwana of Nairobi’s Central Police Station in connection with the brazen murder of Albert Ojwang’.
A police report dated June 12, 2025, confirmed that detectives from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), working in coordination with IPOA, apprehended Mukhwana and placed him in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station.
According to the official report, Mukhwana will face murder charges under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of Kenya’s Penal Code.
“Please be informed that No. 260950 PC James Mukhwana of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station by officers from IAU and IPOA,” read a police signal signed by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Capitol Hill.
“He is to be charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code, following the death of one Albert Ojwang. IPOA and IAU (are) dealing. More details to follow,” the communication added.
Ojwang died under mysterious circumstances on June 8 while being held at Central Police Station. IPOA launched an in-depth investigation into the case, citing serious concerns about torture and a potential cover-up.
Mukhwana’s arrest marks a pivotal moment in the probe, with more police officers expected to be questioned as the investigation progresses.
Nairobi Protests Turn Violent
News of Ojwang’s death ignited widespread outrage, culminating in violent protests that swept through Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday. Demonstrators took to the streets demanding justice and calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, who filed the complaint against Ojwang’.
The demonstrations turned chaotic near Nairobi Cinema, where protesters torched two vehicles in a bold attempt to breach Parliament. Inside the chambers, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi was reading the 2025/26 Budget estimates as the unrest escalated outside.
Shopkeepers in the CBD shuttered their businesses to avoid looting, while rioters vandalized property along key roads including Ronald Ngala Street, Tom Mboya Street, Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, and Haile Selassie Avenue.
Public infrastructure also took a hit, including Nairobi County’s newly installed black dustbins, which were uprooted and destroyed by protesters.
The unrest highlights the deepening public frustration over repeated incidents of police brutality and deaths in custody. As pressure mounts on authorities to ensure justice for Albert Ojwang, the case has become a litmus test for Kenya’s law enforcement accountability.
