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EXPLAINER: What to know to stay safe in police custody

Timely release on bond or bail can prevent exposure to unsafe detention conditions.

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by SHARON MWENDE

News10 June 2025 - 14:26
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Central Police Station/ LEAH MUKANGAI

The recent death of Voi-based teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has once again raised critical questions about the safety and dignity of suspects held in police cells. 

Though investigations into the cause of Ojwang’s death are ongoing, human rights defenders are calling for urgent action to address persistent violations of custody protocols that continue to expose detainees to harm or, in the worst cases, death.

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