NAIROBI, Kenya – At the beginning, the official police version of how Albert Omondi Ojwang died was that he “inflicted injuries on himself in a police cell” and was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital for treatment.
But leaked medical records, a forensic autopsy, and multiple arrests of police officers have now shattered that narrative.
According to hospital documents seen by Y News, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger was already dead by the time police brought him to Mbagathi Hospital.
Blood was oozing from his mouth, eyes, and the back of his head. There were no signs of life — no pulse, no heartbeat, no respiratory movement.
“He was cold. There were multiple injuries to the head. There was no attempt at resuscitation because he was already gone,” a medic at the hospital confirmed to Y News, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Despite this, the officers who delivered Ojwang to the hospital claimed he had “hurt himself while in custody.”
Autopsy Exposes Brutal Truth
The autopsy, conducted by the Government Pathologist, confirmed that Ojwang died from blunt force trauma to the head and neck compression- injuries inconsistent with self-harm.
His body bore multiple soft tissue injuries and defensive wounds on his arms.
Experts ruled out suicide. The cause of death was categorized as unnatural and criminal.
Shock as CCTV footage from Mbagathi hospital shows that police who carried Albert Ojwang from central police station took more than 20 minutes before removing him from the vehicle after which the doctors declared him dead on arrival.They were seen consulting on phone.It is
-The Arrests Begin: Officers in the Dock-
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested three police officers — among them:
- OCS Talam of Central Police Station,
- Constable James Mukhwana, who was the duty officer on the night Ojwang died,
- A CCTV technician accused of tampering with surveillance footage from the cellblock.
Public Pressure and Protests
Following viral coverage of CCTV footage showing officers wheeling Ojwang’s lifeless body into hospital, public outrage exploded online, with Kenyans calling for more protests.
During the Wednesday protests, Nairobi CBD descended into chaos as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding justice and the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who had earlier filed a complaint against Ojwang.
The hashtag #JusticeForAlbertOjwang has dominated social media for days.
“Albert was a peaceful voice online, a man of reason. To kill him in cold blood is to kill democracy,” said one protester in Nairobi.
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-Government Acknowledges Blame-
In an unexpected about-face, President William Ruto admitted during a June 11 press statement that Ojwang “died at the hands of the police.”
His remarks followed widespread criticism of the government’s silence and alleged attempts to sanitize the incident.
“There will be accountability. No officer, no matter their rank, will be protected if found guilty,” President Ruto assured.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who had earlier suggested Ojwang “hurt himself,” also issued a public apology and committed to cooperating with IPOA and DCI.
Ojwang’s killing has cast a renewed spotlight on extrajudicial killings and police brutality in Kenya, reigniting calls for far-reaching reforms within the National Police Service.
Ojwang leaves behind a young baby.
