Fred Kagonye

Nairobi

Investigative Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

Investigative Journalist at Kenya Television Network

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Killer police: Outrage as hawker shot in the head at close range by police

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye |Pkemoi Ng’enoh

A section of busy Kenyatta avenue,Nairobi this evening following riots over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang.[Collins Kweyu,Standard] Armed goons patrolled the Nairobi's city centre on Tuesady, attacking and robbing pedestrians. Businesses around the CBD remained closed as the owners feared that they might be broken into with Moi Avenue being the most affected areas where some goons broke into a computer and phones shop.
Killer cop: Outrage as hawker shot in the head at close range by police

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye |Pkemoi Ng’enoh

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Death, chaos as goons infiltrate demonstrations in Nairobi

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Pkemoi Ng'enoh |Fred Kagonye

One of the protestors wearing a police helmet after it was snatched from a police officer during protests over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang.[Collins Kweyu,Standard] A hawker was shot on Tuesday during protests in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang'.
CCTV formatting plot unravels in Ojwang's death

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye |Okumu Modachi

An aerial view of Nairobi Central Police Station. [File, Standard] The mystery surrounding the death of social media influencer and teacher Albert Ojwang’ in police custody took a dramatic twist on Friday after the officer in charge of Central Police Station, Chief Inspector Samson Talam, was arrested in Eldoret and transported to Nairobi, marking the first clear crack in what appeared to be a cover-up and a search for a scapegoat.
Give me answers on why my only son died, Ojwang's father tells DIG Lagat

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Activists and friends of Albert Ojwang' protest outside the Nairobi Funeral home demanding justice following Albert Ojwang's death while in police custody. June 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Meshack Opiyo, the father of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, now wants Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to give answers surrounding his son's death.
Suspect in MP murder accused of death threats

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Kamau Muthoni |Fred Kagonye

Former Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo. [FILE]Ebel Ochieng, one of the suspects in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, was on Wednesday shocked in the Kibera High Court after he allegedly threatened to kill a prosecutor. This comes as the prosecution sought to have all the suspects held in different locations in a significant development, with some willing to spill the beans in exchange for a lenient sentence or for becoming a State witness.
Lobby groups demand compensation for activists Boniface Mwangi and Atuhaire

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire Narrating their harrowing experiences in the hands of Tanzanian Authorities last Month. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] A network of activists now wants Kenya’s Boniface Mwangi and Uganda’s Agather Atuhaire compensated after they were tortured for days by Tanzania authorities. Under the umbrella of Jumuiya, the lobby groups say the incident mirrors others in Kenya and Uganda, and they want the Tanzanian government to apologise to the two.
We went through hell in Tanzania, activists Mwangi and Atuhaire say

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi in a wheelchair being wheeled at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa County on Thursday 22nd May 2025. He was dumped at Horohoro at the Tanzania - Kenya border and claims he was tortured. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist, journalist and lawyer Agatha Atuhaire on Monday narrated the torture they endured while in detention in Tanzania.
MP Salasya arrested, detained at Nairobi Central police

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya addressing youth along the Malindi- Mombasa highway at Kwa Chocha area in Malindi town Kilifi County on Saturday, May, 10, 2025. The First term MP took his 2027 presidential campaign to Kilifi and urged the youth to rally behind him for quality leadership in the country. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]. Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was on Friday arrested in Nanyuki and brought to Nairobi for questioning. The legislator was locked up at Nairobi’s Central Station.
Suspected getaway rider in MP Were's murder to be held for 20 days

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Fred Kagonye

A man suspected to be the rider of the motorcycle carrying the assassin who shot dead Kasipul MP Charles Were on 30 April will be detained for 20 days. Amos Barasa was arraigned on Thursday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Magistrates’ Court, where police sought to detain him for 30 working days. Their application, however, was declined by Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi.