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. …
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Dishen Angoya
Also known as: Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya · No. 235332 Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya · Dishon Angoya · OCS Dishon Angoya · Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya
Chief Inspector and Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi Central Police Station, arrested in May 2026 over the release of 64 fuel-protest detainees.
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Audio By VocalizeQuestions continue to linger on Tuesday over the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Dishen Angoya. …
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LSK vows to defend Nairobi Central OCS Angoya after arrest over release of 64 suspects… Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya was arrested Tuesday by the Deputy Regional Police Commander over allegations of abuse of office, according to a police report seen by Capital FM. …
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Nairobi Central OCS arrested over alleged unlawful release of 64 suspects… A police report seen by The Standard shows that Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya was arrested by Nairobi police commanders and detained at Lang’ata Police Station.Police said the officer is being investigated over the release of suspects who had been detained over alleged public ord …
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspectsAudio By VocalizeThe Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group have called on IPOA to investigate allegations of intimidation and the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station commander Dishen Angoya after he ‘secretly’ released 64 protesters on police bond. …
LSK wants IPOA to probe protest deaths and Central OCS's arrestAudio 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
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Central Police OCS steps aside pending bribery probe
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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.
Why it matters
Central Police OCS steps aside over bribery probe tied to suspect releases, continuing accountability scrutiny of security leadership.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
Today
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.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
Yesterday
OCS arrested for releasing 64 fuel-protest suspects
The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station, Dishen Angoya, was arrested for allegedly releasing 64 suspects detained for anti-fuel price hike demonstrations. He was booked at Langata police station at 12:45 am Monday on suspicion of abuse of office, but failed to appear in court for arraignment after reportedly being taken ill and rushed to hospital.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 19 May
Nairobi Central OCS Angoya released unconditionally after arrest
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was released unconditionally hours after his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday's nationwide protests linked to a transport sector strike. The officer had been admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi police station commander arrested, hospitalised over suspect release
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK defends Nairobi Central OCS arrested over suspect releases
The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya, who was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander for allegedly releasing 64 suspects with public order offences without lawful authority. LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that the OCS is legally entitled to exercise discretion in the processing and release of arrested persons.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Inspector arrested for unlawful release of detained PSV protesters
The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station was arrested for allegedly releasing 64 detainees without lawful authority after they were arrested during Monday's nationwide public service vehicle protests over fuel prices and cost of living.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Central OCS arrested over unlawful suspect release
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been arrested and charged with abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 suspects arrested for public order offences without lawful authority on May 18, 2026. He was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and is being held at Lang'ata Police Station pending arraignment.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
LSK urges IPOA to probe protest deaths and police commander arrest
The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate killings during recent protests and the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station commander Dishen Angoya after he released 64 protesters on police bond. The groups warned that criminalising the exercise of such discretion undermines the rule of law and expressed concern over reports that the arrest was carried out on orders from above, raising concerns about politicised policing.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →