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Police, civilians to face murder trial over fatal assault of teacher Ojwang

Suspects linked to the killing of blogger cum teacher Albert Ojwang at a Kibera Law Courts, Nairobi, on June 23, 2025. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] 

Embattled Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat and Erick Ndambuki, one of the remandees, claimed to have participated in the murder of Albert Ojwang’ have been dropped from the list of suspects.

Following public pressure, Lagat stepped aside and ultimately recorded a statement before the Independent Police Oversight Authority (Ipoa), which opted not to recommend charges against him.

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