The Albert Ojwang MurderTrial

The trial for the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang was scheduled to begin on March 17, 2026. The Kibera High Court, presided over by Judge Diana Kavedza, set this date as the official start of the trial. Opening day (March 17): Five prosecution witnesses, including some under witness protection, were scheduled to testify. Subsequent hearings: The court scheduled several subsequent hearings to ensure a swift conclusion: March 23, 24, 30, and 31. Defendants: Six people are charged, including the former head of the Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, and police officer James Mukhwana. Focus of the trial: The trial centers on the death of Albert Ojwang, who was in custody at the Nairobi police station in June 2025. The prosecution is expected to rely heavily on CCTV footage and witness testimony. The court has set a strict schedule and, due to the high level of public interest and the defendants' lengthy pretrial detention, aims to conclude the proceedings by the end of the month. What is striking is the complete absence of any media coverage of this trial.