Kenyan Senate's Heated Debate Over Influencer's Death in Police Custody

Kenyan Senate Grills Officials Over Influencer's Death in Custody The Kenyan Senate was the scene of intense debate on June 11, 2025, as senators questioned Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General Japhet Koome, and Issack Hassan regarding the death of popular social media influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The session, which was live-streamed, was marked by heated exchanges and accusations between senators and the Senate speaker. Senator Sifuna, a key figure in the questioning, expressed the senators' frustration, stating, "Listen to us...we are not here for TikTok bytes!" The senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the handling of the case. While the CS offered an opening statement, the senators expressed their determination to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding Ojwang's death. The event underscores the ongoing tensions between the Senate and the executive branch in Kenya, and the demand for justice in cases of alleged police misconduct.