The state has filed a fresh application seeking to detain a technician linked to tampering with surveillance footage in the case of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, as the push for accountability over the incident continues to unfold in court.

Kelvin Mutisya Mutava, the first respondent, is accused of receiving Sh3,000 to interfere with CCTV footage that could shed light on the events leading to Ojwang’s death at the Nairobi Central Police Station.

He was arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday alongside lawyer Ezer Nguono, who represents Bryan Mwaniki Njue, another suspect in the matter.

While addressing Magistrate Gideon Kiega Oenga, State Counsel Gichuhi said the application dated July 1, 2025, seeks to have Mutava detained for five more days to allow police to complete ongoing investigations.

“The applicant has filed a further application requesting the court to grant it five additional days to continue having him in custody,” said Gichuhi.

The court directed that the application be served to the relevant parties for responses before issuing further directions.

Meanwhile, the prosecution also sought to withdraw proceedings against Bryan Mwaniki Njue, saying he had already been charged at the Kibera Law Courts in a related matter.

“We have charged Brian Mwaniki before the Kibera High Court under case number E010 of 2025, and therefore wish to have these proceedings against the second respondent terminated,” Gichuhi told the court.

Lawyer Nguono confirmed the same during the motion hearing.

Mwaniki is among several people already charged with murder in relation to Ojwang’s death. On June 23, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi Central, Samson Kiprotich Talaam, was arraigned at the Kibera court along with five others.

The other accused persons include police officers James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani, as well as John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao, and Bryan Mwaniki Njue.

The case is now expected to proceed at the Kibera court.