President William Ruto has called for a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, urging the National Police Service to fully cooperate with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in unearthing the truth behind the incident.
In a statement send to newsroom from State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto emphasized his administration’s unwavering commitment to affirming the institutional autonomy of the police service, describing it as vital to raising professionalism, effectiveness, accountability, and credibility in law enforcement.
“The Service must therefore rise to the challenge of firmly dealing with crime and lawlessness, while also eradicating misconduct and unprofessional behaviour within its own ranks,” Ruto stated.
Although the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death remain unclear, the Head of State warned against speculation and premature conclusions, asking Kenyans to follow the progress of investigations patiently but vigilantly.
“As we mourn his passing, let us patiently but vigilantly follow the progress of the investigations without making premature judgments or drawing conclusions that could compromise the process and its outcome,” he said.
President Ruto expressed confidence that justice would eventually be served, reassuring the public of his government’s resolve to uphold accountability and human rights in policing.
“I fully expect that the truth about what happened to Ojwang will be established in due course, and that justice will be served,” he concluded.
Ojwang’s death has sparked public outcry, with civil society groups and human rights activists demanding answers from the police. IPOA has since launched a preliminary probe, as pressure mounts on authorities to ensure justice is not only done but seen to be done.
