The chilling truth behind the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang Omondi has finally come to light after Police Constable James Mukhwana, in a dramatic confession to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), laid bare a nightmarish chain of command that led to Ojwang’s fatal beating inside the cells of Central Police Station.
In a signed affidavit now in Channel 15 News possession, Constable Mukhwana directly implicated his boss, OCS Chief Inspector Samson Taalam, as the orchestrator of a covert operation to have Ojwang “disciplined” upon arrival in custody. Even more disturbing is Mukhwana’s claim that the orders originated from none other than Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Langat.
“Hii amri ni ya mkubwa. Ukikataa kuna kitu inaweza kukufanyikia. Mimi mwenyewe nilikubali — kwani mimi ni mjinga?” the OCS allegedly warned Mukhwana before dispatching him to prepare the cell for what turned into a death sentence.
According to the testimony, the OCS directed Mukhwana to identify remandees willing to “discipline” Ojwang, promising them Ksh 2,000 and a bottle of alcohol to fuel the brutality. The task was assigned to a notorious inmate known as Ngige, who quickly assembled a team of four other inmates — Colins Reri, Gil Ammiton, Brian Mwaniki, and Erick Ndambuki — ready to execute the assault.
The plan was meticulously coordinated. Police Constable Kimani agreed to temporarily man the cells to mask the illicit operation, while Mukhwana, under pressure, purchased alcohol and handed it to the assailants. Hours later, Ojwang arrived in a black Subaru under tight escort, reportedly in handcuffs, accompanied by plainclothes officers speaking Kalenjin.
The moment Ojwang was booked, the operation kicked into motion.
“I heard screams from the last cell,” Mukhwana recounts, “I rushed in… blood was oozing from his mouth. He was slumped, barely conscious.”
Panic set in. Mukhwana claims he pleaded with Deputy OCS IP Ng’ang’a to rush the victim to the hospital. The plea was ignored at first but eventually acted upon. By morning, Ojwang was unconscious, and shortly after, dead.
The police officer says guilt gnawed at him for days. Initial cover-up efforts collapsed when he realized his colleagues were shifting blame to him. He returned to IPOA voluntarily and gave a second statement — this time detailing the horrifying truth.
“Ojwang was not meant to be killed but disciplined… I am sorry. May God help his family heal,” Mukhwana stated in a final paragraph of his testimony, now officially recorded with IPOA.
The sworn declaration has sent shockwaves across the country. Former Chief Justice David Maraga has already called for the immediate arrest of OCS Taalam, DIG Langat, and DCI boss Mohammed Amin, warning of public protests if justice is not served by June 25.
IPOA, meanwhile, has placed Mukhwana in remand until June 20 as investigations intensify. Insiders at the oversight authority suggest more senior officers could be arrested in the coming days.
For now, the death of Albert Ojwang is no longer just a name trending on social media. It is the center of what may become one of Kenya’s most damning police brutality trials — exposing rot that reaches the very top of law enforcement.
