Safaricom denies involvement in the arrest of Albert Ojwang
Mobile services provider Safaricom has denied any involvement in the tracing, arrest and brutal murder of Albert Ojwang’ at the hands of police officers.
In a statement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa observed that a statement from the joint opposition political parties linking the firm to the arrest of Ojwang’ and other youth was erroneous.
“Our attention has been drawn to disturbing news by a section of leaders linking Safaricom to the arrest of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang’, Ndegwa noted.
“On the onset, Safaricom wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Albert.”
No contact with investigators
“We wish to state that, at no point, was there any contact between Safaricom and any security agency in investigating or arresting the late Albert.”
The giant telco indicated that the reports of the murder of Ojwang were brought to their attention from the media.
“We are therefore concerned and disturbed by the remarks by Hon. Justin Muturi linking us to the unfortunate incident,” Ndegwa stated.
“Our ask to all Kenyans is to ignore any attempts to incite them and remain firm in demanding accountability through transparent investigations,” he appealed.
Data safe with us
“We also ask our leaders to push for a credible, transparent and timely investigation that will bring the perpetrators to justice and give the family and Kenyans the answers they are looking for.”
“We once again send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Albert and wish to reassure all Kenyans that we have always been safe and secure in how we handle their data, and we will continue to do so now and in the future.”
During the joint statement, Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi questioned the involvement of Safaricom in the tracing of Ojwang’, who was picked from his rural home in Kabondo-Kasipul, when he was having lunch with his family.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) director, Mohammed Amin, has since absolved his officers of any wrongdoing in the death, saying that the OCS Central Police Station should be treated as the prime suspect in the case.
Amin notes that his officers handed over Ojwang’ in good health, and that the 31-year-old teacher was killed while in the custody of the OCS Samson Talaam.
Talaam was interdicted by Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, alongside his deputy, Samuel Nganga, Charles Muriuki, Debian Lusweti, Evaline Kanyiri and Peter Kimani, who was the officer in charge of the cells.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has revealed that 17 police officers from the Central Police Station have been questioned concerning the murder of Ojwang’.
