NAIROBI, Kenya – June 11, 2025 — The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has identified five police officers as suspects in the controversial death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody in Nairobi.
The suspects include Sergeant Sigei, Sergeant Wesley Kipkorir Kirui, and Police Constables Dennis Kenyoni, Milton Mwanze, and Boniface Rabudo. Ojwang was arrested on Friday, June 7, in Migori County and transported to Nairobi, where he later died under mysterious circumstances at the Central Police Station.
IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku revealed that key CCTV footage from the Officer Commanding Station’s (OCS) office had been tampered with, raising serious concerns about a possible cover-up.
“The CCTV system located at the OCS office had been interfered with,” Wanjiku told senators during a plenary session. “The post-mortem revealed that Mr. Ojwang died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck compression, and multiple bruises—ruling out suicide as the cause of death.”
The oversight authority has since launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident. IPOA officials have documented the scene of the alleged assault, collected blood samples, examined blood patterns, and reviewed all police documentation related to Ojwang’s arrest and detention.
All five officers have recorded official statements as part of the ongoing probe.
IPOA also disclosed that it had contacted the deceased’s family and identified several key witnesses who may provide further insight into the events leading to Ojwang’s death.
While reassuring lawmakers of the Authority’s independence, IPOA noted that further steps are still in progress. These include forensic analysis of all collected samples, additional statements from family members, and retrieval of medical records from Mbagathi Hospital to support the final investigative report.
Public Outcry and Calls for Accountability
Ojwang’s death has sparked nationwide outrage, with human rights organizations and civil society demanding swift justice and transparency in police operations. The case has reignited debate on police brutality and custodial deaths in Kenya.
IPOA has urged the public to remain patient as the investigation proceeds, vowing to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice.
