Fresh details have emerged about the chilling events that led to the death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang at the Nairobi Central Police Station.
In a shocking confession, Police Constable Juma Mukhwana told the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) that the blogger was assaulted by fellow inmates—allegedly hired by his own seniors.
Ojwang had been arrested in Homa Bay for reportedly insulting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat online. Hours later, he was dead in police custody.
Ojwang had been arrested in Homa Bay for reportedly insulting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat online. Hours later, he was dead in police custody.
According to Mukhwana, the brutal attack was not a random act of violence but one planned by top officers at the station.
Mukhwana revealed that his boss, Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam, gave him clear instructions: find inmates to “discipline” Ojwang. The purpose was to teach the blogger a lesson—not to kill him—but to leave him injured enough to require hospitalization.
To carry out the order, three prisoners—identified as Gin Abwao, Collins Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki—were allegedly promised KSh 2,000 and alcohol.
Mukhwana revealed that his boss, Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam, gave him clear instructions: find inmates to “discipline” Ojwang. The purpose was to teach the blogger a lesson—not to kill him—but to leave him injured enough to require hospitalization.
To carry out the order, three prisoners—identified as Gin Abwao, Collins Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki—were allegedly promised KSh 2,000 and alcohol.
“Albert Ojwang was not supposed to be killed,” Mukhwana said in his statement. “He was supposed to be roughed up and taken to the hospital.”
The constable also told IPOA that OCS Talaam was acting on orders from DIG Lagat. He recalled being threatened when he hesitated. “There are instructions from above,” Talaam reportedly said.
The constable also told IPOA that OCS Talaam was acting on orders from DIG Lagat. He recalled being threatened when he hesitated. “There are instructions from above,” Talaam reportedly said.
“If you don’t follow them, you’ll be in trouble. You are just a junior officer.”
IPOA has since arrested the three inmates and confirmed Talaam's frequent communication with Mukhwana on the night Ojwang died. The authority’s chairperson, Isaac Hassan, assured the public that no one would be shielded from accountability.
IPOA has since arrested the three inmates and confirmed Talaam's frequent communication with Mukhwana on the night Ojwang died. The authority’s chairperson, Isaac Hassan, assured the public that no one would be shielded from accountability.
“We are committed to uncovering the truth,” he said.
Meanwhile, DIG Lagat has stepped aside to allow independent investigations into the case. In a statement, he said the move was necessary to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Ojwang’s mysterious death has sparked national outrage, with Kenyans demanding justice and greater police reforms.
Meanwhile, DIG Lagat has stepped aside to allow independent investigations into the case. In a statement, he said the move was necessary to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Ojwang’s mysterious death has sparked national outrage, with Kenyans demanding justice and greater police reforms.
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