Safaricom PLC is now facing growing pressure over its role in the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is conducting an in-depth investigation and has reached out to mobile service providers to provide communication data related to the case.
Safaricom, being the largest telecom company in the country, is expected to fully cooperate. But there is already rising concern among Kenyans that the company could be engaging in questionable actions behind the scenes, especially when it comes to handling sensitive communication logs that could be key in the investigation.
The public is not staying silent. People are demanding that Safaricom submit all requested communication records to IPOA without any delay, manipulation, or gaps.
The suspicion is not random it is built on years of frustration with how companies and institutions behave when serious cases involving police misconduct are being investigated.
There’s growing talk on social media warning Safaricom against any attempts to hide or interfere with the data. People are not making polite requests; they are demanding action.
There is serious concern that critical communication logs could go missing or be altered, and all eyes are on Safaricom to see whether it will play fair or become an obstacle to justice.
IPOA’s own update confirms that 20 police officers and three civilians are under investigation. One of the civilians is accused of interfering with CCTV footage.
That has only added to the belief that digital evidence is already being tampered with to protect those responsible.
A statement from IPOA
Now that the investigation has extended to include communication data, it puts Safaricom in a tight spot.
If the company fails to release all necessary records or tries to protect certain individuals, it will be seen as part of the cover-up. People are angry, and that anger is being directed at any institution that looks like it might be shielding the truth.
The communication records it holds could reveal where key suspects were, who they were talking to, and what was said before and after Albert Ojwang’ died in custody. Any missing data will be interpreted as a deliberate move to block the investigation.
People want answers, and they expect Safaricom to deliver the data fully and without compromise. This is not the time for technical jargon or corporate statements. It’s a moment for action, clarity, and full transparency.
