Date set for the murder trial of slain teacher Albert Ojwang
The murder trial of slain teacher Albert Ojwang is scheduled to commence on January 12, 2026.
The murder trial of slain teacher Albert Ojwang is scheduled to commence on January 12, 2026.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the prosecution will be spearheaded by Senior Assistant Director Jason Makori.
The prosecution team plans to rely on 16 terabytes of CCTV footage, in addition to testimonies from six witnesses who have been placed under protection.
Among those set to face prosecution is former Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talam, along with several other police officers implicated in the incident.
The case will be mentioned on December 15, 2025, for further disclosure of evidence.
The new development comes weeks after the High Court declined to grant bail to Talaam, Constable James Mukhwana, Peter Kimani, and three other co-accused.
The six, who include civilians John Ginge Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao, and Brian Mwaniki Njue, are facing murder charges over the killing of Albert Ojwang on the night of June 7 and 8, 2025, at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
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In her ruling delivered on Tuesday, September 30, Justice Diana Kadveza directed that the accused will remain in custody until key witnesses in the case have testified.
She noted that releasing the suspects at this stage could trigger public uproar and potentially destabilise public order.
“The bail and bond guidelines recognise that the right to bail is not absolute and may be limited when its exercise undermines public confidence in the administration of justice or jeopardises public interest.
“The incident not only resulted in the tragic loss of life but also resulted in widespread public outrage across the country,” she said.
Ojwang died while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.
He was arrested on Saturday, June 7, at around 2:30 PM at his family home in Kakoth, Homa Bay County, following a complaint lodged by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
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