Safaricom Again Denies Spy Claims in Ojwang Arrest Outrage

Safaricom responds to allegations of aiding DCI in arresting blogger ALBERT OJWANG who later died in police custody

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Safaricom has firmly denied any role in the controversial death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a young man who died in police custody following his arrest in Homa Bay.The telco issued a statement after being mentioned in a Senate hearing probing the incident.During the session, some lawmakers called for Safaricom to be summoned over allegations it may have shared personal data with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (…

Safaricom Stock Up Despite Political Storm Over Data Breach

Safaricom PLC shares rallied by 3.7% on Thursday morning, defying political headwinds after a section of Kenyan politicians publicly accused the telecoms of collaborating with security agencies to track and arrest citizens. The company’s stock closed at a one-month high-Ksh.23.85 per share on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), recording a 5.5% gain over its previous … The post Safaricom Stock Rallies Despite Political Storm Over Data Surveil…

Kenya regulator, telco deny role in blogger’s death

from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – KENYA’S independent regulatory agency for the telecommunications sector as well as the biggest operator have denied involvement in the recent death of a blogger. Blogger, Albert Ojwang (31), died in police custody following his arrest in the western Homa Bay last Friday. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) said it had noted with “grave concern” the misleading claims on…

Mystery Deepens Over How DCI Tracked Albert Ojwang

A storm has been brewing over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, with contradictions emerging between official police accounts and the response from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), casting fresh doubts. During a Senate session on Wednesday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the late Ojwang was one of five bloggers being investigated for spreading false claims about Deputy Inspector Gene

Safaricom again denies spy claims in Ojwang arrest outrage

Safaricom urged Kenyans to disregard any attempts to incite public opinion and instead demand a transparent and credible investigation into Ojwang’s death. - Kenya breaking news

Safaricom denies involvement in Albert Ojwang’s arrest - Kahawatungu

Leading telco Safaricom came out to strongly any involvement in the arrest and subsequent death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, whose demise in police custody has sparked national outrage and political uproar. In a statement issued by the telco’s CEO Peter Ndegwa on Wednesday, Safaricom expressed deep concern over remarks made by former Attorney General and ex-Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who allegedly linked the company to Ojwang’s …