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Safaricom has denied allegations that it was involved in the arrest of the late DCI officer Albert Omondi Ojwang

Safaricom said that it only learned about Ojwang?s arrest through media reports and had no contact with any security agency in connection to the incident

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa expressed concern over remarks by Justin Muturi, which appeared to suggest the telco collaborated with law enforcement to track down Ojwang

Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has over four years of financial, business, and technology research and reporting experience, providing insights into Kenyan and global trends.

Safaricom PLC has come out strongly to refute allegations that it played a role in the arrest of the late Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Albert Omondi Ojwang.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa (l) speaking at past engagement. Albert Ojwang was arrested by DCI officers at his home in Migori. Photo: Peter Ndegwa/Getty Images/Albert Ojwang.

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The late Ojwang?s death has triggered widespread public outrage, with calls for clarity on the circumstances surrounding his arrest and demise.

What did Safaricom say?

In a public position statement issued Tuesday, June 11, Safaricom described the claims as ?disturbing? and ?baseless.?

The telco was reacting to public accusations, including remarks by Justin Muturi that appeared to suggest the company had worked with law enforcement to track down Ojwang before his arrest and subsequent death.

"Our attention has been drawn to disturbing news by a section of leaders linking Safaricom to the arrest of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang" read the statement seen by TUKO.co.ke

Safaricom expressed condolences to the family and friends of the late Albert Ojwang and stated that at no point was there any contact between Safaricom and any security agency in investigating or arresting the late Albertt.

According to Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, the company only learned about Ojwang?s arrest through media reports and was equally shocked by the incident.

The company expressed concern over the attempt to link its operations to the matter, saying such claims were not only misleading but also risked inciting public mistrust.

"We are therefore concerned and disturbed by the remarks by Hon. Justin Muturi linking us to the unfortunate incident. Our ask to all Kenyans is to ignore any attempts to incite them and remain firm in demanding accountability through transparent investigations,? Ndegwa said in the statement.

Safaricom called on leaders to demand a ?credible, transparent and timely investigation? that would hold perpetrators accountable and deliver answers to Ojwang?s family and the country at large.

"We once again send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Albert and wish to reassure all Kenyans that we have always been safe and secure in how we handle their data, and we will continue to do so now and in the future," Safaricom said.

CA distances itself from DCI

In other news, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has also denied claims that it shared location data leading to the arrest and subsequent death of DCI officer Albert Ojwang.

CA stated that it has no access to real-time mobile phone data and does not engage in the operational use of licensee-held information.

CA emphasised that any law enforcement data requests must follow strict legal procedures, including judicial oversight and noted that its role is limited to oversight under the Kenya Information and Communications Act and expressed support for a transparent investigation into Ojwang?s death.

Source: TUKO.co.ke