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Former Chief Justice David Maraga on Saturday visited the home of the late Albert Ojwang’ in Homa Bay County to offer his condolences.
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Though Ojwang’s parents were not present at the time, Maraga met with extended family members and expressed his sympathies. He described Ojwang’s killing as a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect justice, truth, and the value of every Kenyan life.
“Ojwang’s death should forever remind us of the responsibility we all share in upholding justice and human dignity,” Maraga said.
He once again called for the resignation, arrest, and prosecution of top police leaders allegedly connected to Ojwang’s death.
“I repeat my demand that the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and the Director of Criminal Investigations step down, be arrested, and face prosecution,” he insisted.
Maraga’s visit followed one made two days earlier by senior police officials from the Nyanza region—marking the first formal effort by police to console the grieving family. This came nearly a week after Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome (previously referenced as Kanja) said such a visit would occur.
The delegation, led by Nyanza Regional Police Commander Gisiri Nyamohanga, visited Mzee Meshack Ojwang’s home in Kakoth village, Kokwanyo Location, Rachuonyo East Sub-county. They offered their condolences and pledged to ensure justice is served.
“We are here on behalf of the National Police Service to stand with this family in their time of sorrow. Albert’s death has deeply affected many of us, and we assure you that justice will be pursued,” said Nyamohanga.
The officers also donated food supplies, including rice, maize flour, sugar, milk, and vegetables, to support the family during the mourning period, especially as many mourners continue visiting the home.
Albert Ojwang’ died on June 7 while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, just hours after he was arrested by DCI officers from his father’s home in Homa Bay. His death has triggered widespread protests across the country, with citizens demanding justice.
In the aftermath, several police officers have been charged, including Central Police Station OCS Samson Tallam and Constable James Mukhwana, who was on duty the night Ojwang died. Others have been suspended and remain under investigation.
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat also temporarily stepped down to allow investigations to proceed.
Inspector General Koome informed MPs on June 12 that Ojwang’s arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by DIG Lagat, who accused the teacher and blogger of defaming him in an online post.
While police initially claimed Ojwang had inflicted fatal injuries on himself by hitting his head against the wall in his cell, an autopsy later confirmed he was physically assaulted and strangled to death.
