LSK Demands Justice After Another Kenyan Dies in Police Custody

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised serious concerns following the suspicious death of a Kenyan man, Simon Warui, who lost his life while being held at the Central Police Station in Mombasa.

In a statement released on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo confirmed that the society had taken up the case and appointed a lawyer to represent Warui’s family.

The advocate will be closely monitoring the investigations to ensure that the truth comes out and that any individuals found responsible for his death are brought to justice.

According to Warui’s relatives, the 38-year-old man went missing on Sunday morning at around 10 a.m. The family reported his disappearance at Embakasi Police Station in Nairobi.

However, just a few hours later, the shocking news emerged that he had been found dead inside a police cell in Mombasa. The circumstances leading to his death remain unclear, fueling suspicion and public outrage.

Faith Odhiambo noted that LSK is working together with civil society groups and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to push for an independent, transparent, and speedy investigation. She stressed that the society will not allow the matter to be ignored or covered up.

“The Law Society of Kenya is closely following up on the case of Mr. Simon Warui, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station, Mombasa. We have appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family in monitoring the investigations and ensuring that the full truth and circumstances leading to Warui’s death are uncovered, and those responsible are held to account,” part of Odhiambo’s statement read.

She further praised the Mombasa branch of the Law Society, led by its chairperson, for standing with Warui’s family and ensuring that steps are being taken towards justice.

A Pattern of Deaths in Police Custody

This case has once again sparked debate about the safety and accountability within Kenya’s police stations.

Despite repeated promises from the government to address concerns about police brutality and misconduct, incidents of deaths in custody continue to surface, leaving many Kenyans doubtful about genuine reforms.

Human rights groups have also warned that these deaths are part of a worrying pattern, with investigations often dragging on without clear answers or accountability.

In August 2025, another incident shocked the country when 33-year-old Raymond Nachibati died only hours after being arrested in Kakamega County.

According to reports, Nachibati had been taken into custody on August 9, following an alleged confrontation involving two other individuals.

Later, his lifeless body was discovered inside a cell at Budonga Police Post, raising serious questions about what exactly transpired between the time of his arrest and his death.

Just weeks before that case, Kenya was confronted with another disturbing tragedy. In July, 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay after he allegedly posted critical comments online targeting Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.

Police later claimed that Ojwang died after hitting his head against a cell wall. However, an autopsy told a different story.

The medical examination revealed multiple head injuries that experts concluded could not have been self-inflicted. Reports later confirmed that he had died inside a cell at Central Police Station in Nairobi, sparking public protests and outrage.

The same concerns were echoed in June when another man, 36-year-old Calvince Omondi Onditi, also lost his life in custody under questionable circumstances. Omondi had been arrested shortly after midnight on June 15 at Kipasi Police Post in Mbita, Homa Bay County.

Police claimed he had committed suicide in the cell just hours later, but many locals and human rights defenders doubted the explanation and demanded clarity on how he died so quickly after his arrest.

A Growing Public Outcry

These recurring cases have intensified calls for justice and accountability. Many Kenyans are questioning whether police stations are truly safe places for suspects awaiting investigations.

Families of victims, supported by lawyers, activists, and civil society groups, are demanding thorough inquiries into each case, fearing that without accountability, the cycle of abuse and deaths in custody will continue unchecked.

The death of Simon Warui now adds to a worrying list of similar incidents, and the Law Society of Kenya has made it clear that it will stand firm with the affected families until answers are provided.

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