Nairobi Central Police Station — police station involved in evidence deletion during murder investigation and recent protests, also site of commander's arrest over suspect releases.
… d travelled to Migori County to visit family in 2025, was arrested by officers reportedly linked to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over a social media post authorities described as "derogatory."He was taken to Nairobi and detained at the Nairobi Central Police Station …
… He said they were first taken to the Nairobi Central Police Station, where they remained inside a police lorry for some time, before being driven to Parklands Police Station and again left waiting inside the vehicle. …
… However, suspects being held at Nairobi Central Police Station had not been arraigned by the time court proceedings began.According to the charge sheets presented in court, the accused were charged with obstructing motor vehicles on roads contrary to Section 58(c) of the Kenya Ro …
Nairobi Central OCS Angoya released as police dismiss reports of planned arraignment By Joseph Muia May 19, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishon Angoya receiv …
Nairobi Central OCS hospitalised after arrest for releasing 64 protest suspects By Joseph Muia May 19, 2026 04:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishon Angoya is seen sea …
… Photo/Charles Kanjama Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya, vowing to defend him. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 — Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya was Tuesday evening admitted to hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest over the release of dozens of suspects detained during nationwide fuel protests …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 — The Law Society of Kenya has defended Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya over his decision to release dozens of suspects arrested during Monday’s nationwide fuel protests, warning that punitive action against the officer coul …
Nairobi Central OCS arrested over alleged unlawful release of 64 suspects By Roy Ouma May 19, 2026 08:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya ha …
Audio 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. …
Six people who went missing during June 25 anniversary protests commemorating victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests have been found alive after being allegedly tortured and abandoned in different parts of Nairobi, including Lang'ata Road and Talanta Stadium. Civil rights groups led by Kenya Human Rights Commission and Haki Africa confirmed the findings; the victims were being treated in hospital.
Over 90 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles on public roads under the Kenya Roads Act. The accused came from multiple police stations and allegedly heaped stones and burned tyres on roads, causing obstruction to motor vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya, OCS of Nairobi Central Police Station, was arrested for allegedly releasing sixty-four suspects detained during fuel price protests without lawful authority. He was hospitalised after developing high blood pressure complications during his detention.
The Law Society of Kenya has defended Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya, who was arrested after releasing 64 detainees held following a nationwide fuel strike. LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that an Officer Commanding Station has lawful constitutional authority to determine whether suspects should be detained or released, and warned that punitive action against the officer could undermine constitutional policing.
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.
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.