Communications Authority Denies Sharing Data in Ojwang Case

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has firmly denied claims that it provided police with location data before the death of Albert Ojwang, responding to growing speculation on social media and in public discourse.

In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, June 11, the regulator said it had no role in tracking or supplying real-time data on Ojwang’s whereabouts. CA emphasized that such claims were “factually erroneous” and stressed that the authority does not access or control live location data of mobile subscribers.

"We note with grave concern the misleading claims on social media platforms alleging that CA provided data on the whereabouts of the deceased to law enforcement. This position is factually erroneous. We categorically distance CA from any involvement whatsoever on this matter," read the statement.

The authority clarified that it is only a regulator and does not engage in the operational use of data held by licensed mobile service providers. It said it operates strictly within the law and only acts in matters of data when a valid court order or lawful request has been made.

"Any request for data from law enforcement agencies is governed by strict legal provisions that include judicial oversight," CA said. It added that its mandate is limited to regulatory oversight under the Kenya Information and Communications Act of 1998.

Meanwhile, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa also denied allegations that the telecom company was involved in the arrest or death of Ojwang. He said the company was unaware of Ojwang’s arrest until media outlets reported it.

"At no point was there any contact between Safaricom and any security agency in investigating or arresting the late Albert," Ndegwa stated, expressing concern over remarks made by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi that appeared to link the company to the incident.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, while presenting before the Senate, revealed that police were investigating an X account known as @Pixelpioneer, which had posted defamatory messages about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat. Kanja said police formally requested CA to provide registration details and preserve posts from the account. The authority complied by supplying the requested information and linking it to specific individuals, including Albert Ojwang.

As investigations continue, both CA and Safaricom have reiterated their commitment to following legal protocols and protecting user privacy.

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