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This news report covers the death of Eric Otieno, a Kenyan-American citizen who died while being held in custody at the Kitengela Police Station.

According to his wife, Georgina Mwawasi, and his family:

• Arrest and Communication: Otieno was arrested alongside two friends outside an entertainment venue by officers in civilian clothes. In his messages to his wife, he indicated that he had no idea why he was being detained, speculating that it might simply be for “malingering” or loitering, and noted that no valid reason was given by the officers. While his friends were handcuffed, he was not.

• Events in Custody: Witnesses and cellmates reported that Otieno’s health began deteriorating rapidly while locked inside the cell. Cellmates reportedly tried to raise the alarm to get him medical attention, but the family alleges the officers on duty failed to respond in time or provide the necessary help.

• Autopsy Results: A postmortem examination revealed no signs of external physical trauma or assault. However, it showed that Otieno was suffering from underlying medical conditions, specifically tuberculosis and kidney disease.

• Investigation: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) launched an inquiry into the incident, focusing on whether duty officers were guilty of negligence by failing to respond to Otieno’s deteriorating medical condition while in police custody.