On the Radar: Report on death of Ojwang to be tabled in Parliament

Ojwang report to be tabled

The National Assembly’s committee on internal security is set to table its report into the circumstances that led to the death of teacher Albert Ojwang inside police cells in Nairobi.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and his DCI boss, Mohamed Amin appeared before the committee last Thursday, where they were questioned over the incident.

The committee, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, was tasked with ascertaining whether the police took any action to ensure Ojwang's safety while in custody.

The House also wanted to know if medical attention was provided and if there were any measures to ensure accountability for the officers who were involved.

Additionally, the House wanted to know the measures in place to ensure accountability and transparency, to boost public confidence.

The committee was to submit the report last Thursday, but the committee requested for more time.

Judge to issue directions in Kasipul MP murder case

A Nairobi court will convene today to issue further directions in the ongoing murder case of slain Kasipul MP George Ong'odo Were.

This is amid rising concerns over courtroom safety following a chilling incident involving one of the accused.

The third accused, Calo Ochieng, among the three suspects linked to the murder case is alleged to have threatened the state prosecutor during the court session.

He reportedly uttered the words “Huyu tutamuua” (We shall kill him) shortly before Justice Diana Kavedza was set to deliver a bail ruling during a court recess.

The judge termed the remarks a direct threat not only to the prosecutor but also to potential witnesses, denying all three accused persons bail.

She further directed that Ochieng be remanded in solitary custody at Nairobi Remand Prison pending a mental fitness report.

The other two suspects who were in court with him were also denied bail and remanded pending further court directives.