Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been arrested and is expected to face charges after allegedly releasing 64 suspects who had been arrested in connection with public order offences during Monday’s countrywide fuel-related protests.
According to an occurrence book report filed at Lang’ata Police Station, Angoya, a chief inspector, was arrested on Monday at around 12:00pm by the Deputy Regional Police Commander for alleged abuse of office.
The report states that he released the 64 suspects on Monday, May 18, 2026, without lawful authority, with the action described as improperly conferring a benefit on himself.
Angoya was placed in custody at Lang’ata Police Station, where he was reported to be complaining of high blood pressure, and is expected to be arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday morning.
The arrest comes as police continue investigating incidents from Monday’s protests, which turned violent in parts of Nairobi and other towns following what Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen described as infiltration by gangs.
A total of 348 suspects were arrested, four people were killed, and 30 were injured, with properties worth millions destroyed and looted.
“Burning of vehicles is not associated with protesters. Those who burn vehicles must be called out as criminals,” Murkomen said.
Meanwhile, the nationwide PSV strike entered its second day on Tuesday, with matatus, boda boda operators, and other transport players continuing to scale down or suspend services, leaving commuters stranded and disrupting businesses and school activities.
Following mounting pressure, the government reviewed fuel prices again, with diesel dropping by Ksh10.06 per litre while kerosene increased by Ksh38.60.
Super petrol remained unchanged. Effective midnight to June 14, Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh214.25, Ksh232.86, and Ksh191.38 per litre respectively.
