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Central Police Station

Nairobi police facility where a Chief Inspector was investigated for allegedly releasing fuel protest detainees without authorization in May 2026.

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Patrick Gogo, OCPD Central Police Station, added: “Go on with your duties. We have put enough measures in place to ensure security.

    Activists insist June 25 protest to go ahead despite police warning
  3. The Standard

    And despite the suspension, the county assembly yesterday said police officers at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre and Central Police Station would be asked to look for the officials.The committee said their efforts to inquire about the whereabouts of Kerich had been

    Nairobi MCAs order arrest of missing Finance CEC Kerich
  4. The Standard

    The officer searched the premises without success before reporting the matter at Central Police Station.Detectives reviewed CCTV footage and interviewed workers at the spa.

    Gun missing from city spa session recovered in supermarket
  5. May 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    The application also seeks orders directing the Officer Commanding Station at Central Police Station to enforce compliance if the court grants the orders.

    Nairobi Adventist Hospital sued for detaining patient over pending bill
  7. Nairobi Central OCS Angoya released unconditionally after arrest

    1. The Standard

      The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Dishen Angoya, has stepped aside pending investigations into the controversial release of 64 suspects arrested over public order offences.

      Central OCS steps aside as police probe release of suspects
    2. Capital News

      d social media reports alleging that Ongoya was being processed for a court appearance were false. “The National Police Service wishes to respond to entirely erroneous and misleading social media reports alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Central Police Station

      NPS restricts comments amid backlash over statement denying arrest of Nairobi OCS
  8. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station in Nairobi has been arrested after allegedly authorising the release of 64 people arrested during Monday’s fuel protests.

    Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
  9. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station in Nairobi Dishen Angoya was being processed for a court appearance.

    NPS dismisses reports on Central Police Station OCS court processing
  10. Citizen Digital

    le Follow on Twitter Albert Ojwang Audio By Vocalize It is nearly a year since the tragic death of Albert Ojwang’, a young man who was taken from his home in Kakoth village, Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County, and later killed while in custody at Central Police Station

    Albert Ojwang’s family awaits justice as unfulfilled promises, financial hardship linger
  11. April 2026
  12. The Standard

    Her lawyer Moses Mabeya told The Standard that his client was freed on bail paid at the Central Police Station hours after the arrest.She was arrested in the afternoon after her vehicle, which was parked at the main Parliament entrance blocked access to the precincts, prompting a

    Orwoba freed hours after arrest at Parliament gate
Politics

Activists proceed with June 25 protest despite government warning

The News

Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.

Why it matters

Activists are pressing ahead with June 25 commemoration despite government warnings, signaling a key domestic political moment.

12 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Activists proceed with June 25 protest despite government warning

    Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.

    12 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nairobi County Assembly orders arrest of missing Finance CEC

    The Nairobi County Assembly has ordered the arrest of Finance CEC Charles Kerich after he failed to appear before the Committee on Implementation to discuss the 2026/2027 county budget. Kerich, who was suspended by Governor Johnson Sakaja following a conviction for contempt of court and a three-month prison sentence on May 19, 2026, has been missing, and the committee says his absence is blocking the budget preparation process.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Police officer's pistol recovered from supermarket luggage area

    A Ceska pistol belonging to a Security of Government Buildings officer, stolen during a massage session at a Nairobi spa, was recovered in a supermarket luggage section on Moi Avenue after DCI traced a suspect using CCTV footage. Two rounds of ammunition remain missing from the recovered weapon.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. Hospital sued for unlawfully detaining patient over unpaid bill

    A family has filed a High Court petition seeking the release of Caroline Khatenje Amukune, who they say has been unlawfully detained at Nairobi Adventist Hospital over an unpaid medical bill despite being medically cleared for discharge on May 20. The family has already paid Ksh.350,000 of the accrued bill and offered to sign a debt acknowledgement and structured payment plan for the balance.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Central Police OCS steps aside pending bribery probe

    The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station has stepped aside pending investigations into the controversial release of 64 suspects arrested over public order offences. The Internal Affairs Unit is investigating allegations of bribery and abuse of office linked to the release on Monday.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. NPS denies Nairobi OCS arrest amid public backlash

    The National Police Service denied reports that Nairobi Central OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya was arrested and processed for court, calling them "entirely erroneous and misleading." However, the statement triggered widespread backlash after users pointed to earlier police reports indicating Ongoya had been arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander over allegations of abuse of office.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Police boss detained for releasing fuel protest detainees

    Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya at Central Police Station in Nairobi was arrested and detained at Lang'ata Police Station after allegedly authorising the release of 64 people arrested during Monday's fuel protests. The fuel price increases announced by EPRA triggered nationwide demonstrations, a matatu strike, and violence that left four people dead and 30 injured.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. NPS denies OCS Angoya headed for court processing

    The National Police Service dismissed social media reports that Central Police Station's Officer Commanding Station Dishen Angoya was being processed for a court appearance, saying claims were false and that any court appearance can occur only after specific legal thresholds are met. This follows a police report alleging Angoya was arrested on allegations of abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 prisoners without lawful authority.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Albert Ojwang's family seeks justice nearly year after his death in custody

    Albert Ojwang, a young man from Homa Bay County, was taken from his home by detectives on June 7, 2025, over a Facebook post and died in custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi the following day. Nearly a year later, his family faces financial hardship and continues to await justice, with the case still ongoing in court.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Former Senator Orwoba arrested, freed after Parliament access attempt

    Gloria Orwoba, a former nominated Senator, was arrested yesterday after attempting to access Parliament's precincts while her vehicle blocked the main entrance. She was freed on bail hours later; she had sought to enter the Senate chamber armed with court documents stating a ruling had found her suspension illegal and directed her reinstatement.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

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