📑 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS — PRESS STATEMENT
INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DEATH OF ALBERT OMONDI OJWANG
1️⃣ On 10th June 2025, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), pursuant to Article 157(4) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 5(2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, Cap. 6B, directed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang.
2️⃣ Following the directive, IPOA submitted the inquiry file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on 22nd June 2025 for perusal and legal guidance. Upon receipt, the DPP immediately constituted a team of senior prosecutors to undertake a comprehensive review of the file.
3️⃣ Consequently, the DPP has approved murder charges against six individuals. The suspects include the following police officers:
- Samson Kiprotich Talaam
- James Mukhwana
- Peter Kimani
4️⃣ The other suspects are:
- John Ngige Gitau
- Gin Amritou Abwao
- Brian Mwaniki Njue
5️⃣ The suspects will be arraigned before the Kibera High Court on 23rd June 2025 at 2:00 pm to face the murder charges contrary to Section 204 of the Penal Code, Cap. 63 of the Laws of Kenya.
6️⃣ The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions remains committed to executing its constitutional mandate in accordance with the rule of law, public interest, and administration of justice.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Dated: 23rd June, 2025
