Nairobi, Kenya – June 12, 2025 — A serving police officer based at Central Police Station, Nairobi, has been arrested in connection with the murder of a civilian, sparking national concern over police accountability.
According to a police memo from STAPOL Capitol Hill, Police Constable James Mukhwana (Service Number 260950) was taken into custody earlier today by officers from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU). The memo, dated June 12, 2025, confirms that Mukhwana is to be charged with the offence of murder following the death of one Albert Ojwang.
The charge falls under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code of Kenya, which addresses murder and its associated penalties — including a potential death sentence if found guilty.
PC Mukhwana is currently being held at Capitol Hill Police Station as investigations continue. The arrest represents a significant move by IPOA and IAU in pushing for accountability and transparency within the ranks of the police service.
The memo, which was circulated to various law enforcement departments including Vigilance House, Regional Police Commanders, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), clearly outlines that more details will follow as the matter develops.
Albert Ojwang’s death, though not yet detailed publicly, has clearly triggered serious legal consequences for the accused officer. The case is expected to attract close scrutiny from both the public and human rights organizations, many of whom have long expressed concerns about excessive use of force and extrajudicial killings by law enforcement officers.
