By Grace Gilo
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against six individuals including Samson Talaam, the Officer Commanding Central Police station and Police Constable James Mukwana.
This follows DPP’s directive to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang.
Albert Ojwang’ died while in custody at the Central Police Station after being apprehended by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Homabay.
The events leading to his death are still under investigation.
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.
Consequently, the DPP has approved murder charges against six individuals.
“The suspects include the following police officers: Samson Kiprotich Talaam, James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani,” stated the ODPP.
“The other suspects are: John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao and Brian Mwaniki Njue,” added the ODPP.
The suspects will be arraigned before the Kibera High Court on 23rd June 2025 at 2:00pm to face the murder charges contrary to Section 204 of the Penal Code, Cap. 63 of the Laws of Kenya.
“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,” ODPP reiterated.