Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is expected to appear before the Senate today, June 11, to respond to questions surrounding the controversial death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed that Murkomen will be questioned by the committee of the whole House following intense concern raised by legislators over the circumstances of Ojwang’s death.
Joining the CS in the Senate session will be Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Issack Hassan. Their appearance signals a significant step toward accountability in what is shaping up to be a high-profile investigation.
Meanwhile, in Mombasa, the African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference enters its third day. The annual event, which also marks APRA’s 50th anniversary, is themed “Transforming Africa Through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication.” The conference was officially opened on Tuesday by ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and continues to attract public relations professionals from across the continent. Discussions are centered on ethical digital communication and its importance in promoting trust, transparency, and sustainable development.
In Nairobi, CS Murkomen will also open the 16th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting of the Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA) at the Safari Park Hotel. The TAC brings together security chiefs and technical experts from RECSA member states to strategize on curbing the spread of small arms and light weapons in the region—a persistent threat to peace and security.
On the environmental front, Nairobi City County will launch its first-ever city-owned air quality monitoring network at City Hall. Governor Johnson Sakaja will lead the event, which will see the deployment of 50 state-of-the-art air quality sensors across the capital. The initiative aims to identify pollution hotspots and support evidence-based policymaking to combat air pollution, which caused an estimated 2,500 premature deaths in Nairobi in 2019.
Today’s events underscore Kenya’s multifaceted governance agenda—from justice and accountability to regional security and environmental sustainability.
