Kenyan Senate Investigates Death in Police Custody

Kenyan Senate Halts Proceedings to Investigate Death in Police Custody NAIROBI, KENYA – The Kenyan Senate took a brief recess on June 11, 2025, to address the death of Albert Omondi Ojwanga, who passed away while in police custody. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the safety and well-being of those arrested and detained across the country. The Senate session, captured on video, shows officials from the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, the Inspector General of Police, and the Independent Police Oversight Authority responding to questions from senators. "This morning, we've had to suspend the sitting of the Senate to address a matter that is extremely urgent and of nationwide concern," stated Hon. Sen. Amason Kingi Jeffah, Speaker of the Senate, in the video recording. The session focused on fifteen questions raised by senators regarding the circumstances surrounding Ojwanga's death. A representative from the Independent Police Oversight Authority confirmed the presence of all relevant officials in the Senate chamber. The Senate's temporary suspension underscores the gravity of the situation and the commitment to thoroughly investigating the death of Mr. Ojwanga. The two-hour break allowed for a detailed discussion and response to the urgent concerns raised by the Senate.