Also known as: Erick Otieno
Boda boda operator who died shortly after arrest and detention at Muthaiga Police Station; autopsy found multiple abdominal injuries.
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Citizen Digital
… Eric Otieno a Kenyan-American citizen, is alleged to have died inside the station’s cells after he was arrested together with two friends while leaving a nightclub on September 18. …
IPOA begins probe after man dies in Kitengela police stationThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterKNH Principal Nursing Officer in the cardiology department Eric Otieno, said preparations for the mission had involved extensive coordination between the hospital and the visiting team.“We are ready and happy to receive them and partner with them. …
10 hearts, one mission: Global specialists join KNH for heart surgeriesCapital News
… Two days after Makau’s death, another suspect, Eric Otieno, who had been booked at Muthaiga Police Station on August 1, died about 24 hours later. …
Kanja Orders Interdiction of Officers on Duty When Suspects Die in Police CustodyCitizen Digital
… Makau died two days after another suspect, Eric Otieno, who was booked at Muthaiga Police Station on August 1, died 24 hours after he was allegedly assaulted in police custody. …
Police officers to be interdicted whenever suspect dies in custody: IG Kanja directsThe Standard
The family of the slain Eric Otieno and human rights activist were yesterday mounting pressure on the National Police Service to release CCTV footages from Muthaiga police station. …
Eric Otieno killing : Family demands release of CCTV clips at Muthaiga police stationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCommunication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over its silence following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno. …
'Are they protecting police?' Strategist queries IPOA silence over boda boda rider's deathCitizen Digital
Uproar after boda boda rider dies inside Muthaiga Police Station By Gatete Njoroge August 05, 2026 08:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The family of the late Eric Otieno, a boda boda ope …
Uproar after boda boda rider dies inside Muthaiga Police StationThe Standard
Kenyans are once again, mourning the death of another young man, Eric Otieno, beaten by police and left for dead. …
Another Killing -Boda boda rider beaten to deathThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSlain 19 year old Erick Otieno. [Courtesy] Rights groups have demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Eric Otieno, a boda boda rider who died shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. …
'Torture has no place in a democracy': Rights groups demand justice for OtienoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the death of Mathare boda boda rider Eric Otieno, who allegedly sustained severe injuries while in police custody at Muthaiga Police Station. …
IPOA commences probe into death of Mathare boda boda rider in police custodyThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the death of Eric Otieno, a Kenyan-American citizen, who died in Kitengela police station cells after his arrest on September 18. His family alleges police neglect, stating he had underlying conditions and had committed no offence when arrested.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the death of Eric Otieno, a Kenyan-American citizen, who died in Kitengela police station cells after his arrest on September 18. His family alleges police neglect, stating he had underlying conditions and had committed no offence when arrested.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Ten heart patients at Kenyatta National Hospital are undergoing specialised open-heart surgery this week as international cardiac specialists from Japan, the United States, Sweden and Canada work with Kenyan doctors to expand access to advanced cardiac care and transfer skills to local health professionals.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of officers on duty whenever a suspect dies in police custody, pending investigations. The directive applies to the Occurrence Book recorder, cell sentry, and duty officer, and follows the death of Gideon Makau at Kilungu Police Station in Makueni County.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has directed the interdiction of police officers on duty whenever a suspect dies in police custody, with the officer handling the Occurrence Book, the cell sentry, and the duty officer to be held accountable during investigations.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Eric Otieno, aged 19, who died under unclear circumstances while detained at Muthaiga police station following his arrest along Thika Road, is pressing the National Police Service to release CCTV footage from the station. Human rights activists are also mounting pressure on police to release the footage.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for remaining silent following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. He warned that IPOA's silence on the matter encourages impunity within the police service and questioned why CCTV footage from the station had not been made public.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Otieno, a boda boda operator, died after being arrested and detained at Muthaiga Police Station; an autopsy found he died from multiple abdominal injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. His family is demanding the arrest of officers allegedly involved and has called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate what they describe as police brutality.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eric Otieno, a boda boda rider, died after allegedly being beaten by police and booked at Muthaiga station on Saturday.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of Eric Otieno, a boda boda rider who died shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. A postmortem found he died from massive internal haemorrhage caused by injuries to his organs.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Otieno, a Mathare boda boda rider, died at Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital after allegedly sustaining severe injuries while in police custody at Muthaiga Police Station. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has now assumed full responsibility for investigating the circumstances of his death, with the National Police Service pledging full cooperation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →