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The mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station has triggered growing public outrage, with national leaders demanding accountability, urgent investigations, and justice.
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Ojwang, who was arrested in Homa Bay and later transferred to Nairobi, reportedly died by suicide. Police claim he sustained severe head injuries believed to be self-inflicted and was declared dead upon arrival at hospital.
However, the explanation has been met with widespread skepticism, with leaders accusing the police of misconduct and calling for structural reforms.
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji called for the immediate arrest of all officers linked to Ojwang’s death, stressing the need for transparency in all police arrests and real reform within the service.
“We need full disclosure on police operations. Every arrest must be made public. Human rights must be upheld,” Mukunji stated.
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris demanded a thorough and independent probe by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). She also called for an impartial postmortem with the family involved.
“Albert was entitled to protection under the Constitution. Let the law speak for him now,” she said.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has since suspended top officers at the Central Police Station, led by the OCS, to facilitate IPOA’s investigation.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga mourned Ojwang’s death as a systemic failure, stating:
“No family should endure such a loss while their loved one is in state custody. Police brutality must be eradicated.”
Former Chief Justice David Maraga underscored the need to defend digital freedoms and constitutional rights, urging authorities to handle the case transparently and justly.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah raised alarm over the chain of events:
“Arrested in Migori, held in Nairobi, and now dead? This reeks of extrajudicial action. DCI must give Kenyans full answers.”
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo echoed similar concerns, urging IPOA, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), and the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) to intervene swiftly.
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga also voiced concern:
“Kenyans are grieving. The family and the public need clear answers.”
Ojwang, a teacher and father to two-month-old twins, was allegedly arrested over a post made on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
