Safaricom has taken a stand on reports linking it to the arrest of the late X influencer, Albert Omondi Ojwang.
In a statement on Wednesday, June 11, Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa expressed his shock and concern over remarks made by former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi.
Muturi suggested a connection between Safaricom and Ojwang’s arrest at his home in Homa Bay County.
“We are therefore concerned and disturbed by the remarks by Hon. Justin Muturi linking us to the unfortunate incident,” stated Ndegwa.
Consequently, the company asked Kenyans to remain calm, ignore inciteful rhetoric, and continue demanding a thorough and timely investigation.
“Our ask to all Kenyans is to ignore any attempts to incite them and remain firm in demanding accountability through transparent investigations,” added the statement.
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Safaricom CEO on Ojwang’s Arrest
Further, Ndegwa said the company had no contact with any security agency regarding Albert’s arrest and only learned of the incident through media reports.
“At no point was there any contact between Safaricom and any security agency regarding the arrest or investigation of the late Albert.
“We only became aware of his arrest and eventual death through media reports,” the statement read in part.
The CEO has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the late Albert Ojwang.
In addition, Safaricom stated that it was committed to data privacy, assuring Kenyans that their personal information was protected.
“We have always been safe and secure in how we handle customer data and will continue to uphold the highest standards of data protection,”
“We call on our leaders to direct their energy toward pushing for a credible, transparent, and swift investigation that will uncover the truth and deliver justice not just for the family, but for all Kenyans,” the statement noted.
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CAK Denies Issueing Ojwang’s Location
Earlier, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) denied allegations that it played any role in the events leading up to the death of Albert Ojwang.
In a statement, the Authority dismissed claims circulating on social media that it provided location data to law enforcement officers to track the deceased.
Further, the regulator said it had no involvement whatsoever in the matter adding that the authority does not have access to real-time location data of mobile subscribers.
The CA clarified its legal role, stating that it acts strictly as a regulator for the communications sector and does not initiate or take part in operational data requests.
According to the statement, any request for subscriber data by law enforcement must go through a legal process, including obtaining a valid court order or lawful request under Kenyan law.
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