Vocal Africa is calling on the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) to probe the suspicious death of a 24-year old Kiambu Polytechnic student at Kiambu Police Station.

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According to the human rights group, the 24-year-old identified as Brian Njung’e was arrested on May 21 in the Kirigiti area, Kiambu town.

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid said it was unclear why Njung’e was detained by police.

According to Khalid, Brian called the mother from the police cell at around 9am after his arrest.

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Concerned, the family rushed to see him just before noon and upon arrival at the station, the family, including the mother, followed up and requested to see Brian but were asked to wait.

It was not until around 2pm that the family received devastating news from the police officer that their son had succumbed to death by suicide in the cells.

According to the police, Brian was alone in the cell as other cellmates had been taken to court. It is unclear how Brian allegedly took his life, something the family disputes.

The family has disputed the account of the police officers and is now seeking justice for their son.

Brian’s death adds to a grim and growing tally of cases of Kenyans who have entered police custody alive , only to leave it in a body bag.

According to a report from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), 17 deaths have been reported in police custody between 2024 and 2025.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke