In startling revelation that could shake the foundations of Kenya’s law enforcement and political circles, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has named the individual he believes is behind the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in custody at Nairobi Central Police Station.
Senator Khalwale claimed that the person who instructed Muchiri Nyaga to make a public statement on the incident is, in fact, the prime suspect in Ojwang’s untimely death.
“The person who told Muchiri Nyaga to make that statement is the one who has blood on their hands,” Khalwale asserted.
“We will not rest until the truth comes out and justice is served.”
Albert Ojwang, known for his critical takes on political and police affairs through his blog, was found dead under mysterious circumstances while in custody last week.
Initial police reports suggested suicide, but public outcry and emerging inconsistencies have fueled demands for a transparent and independent investigation.
Muchiri Nyaga, a senior police spokesperson, issued a statement shortly after Ojwang’s death, dismissing foul play and reiterating the official stance of suicide.
However, Khalwale’s accusations cast serious doubt on the credibility of that narrative.
“This is not just about one man dying in a cell. It is about silencing voices, about state intimidation,” Khalwale said, urging fellow senators and civil society to push for a full public inquest.
The identity of the alleged instigator behind Nyaga’s statement has not yet been disclosed, though Khalwale hinted that it’s someone with powerful connections both in the police service and political elite.
Human rights organizations and opposition leaders have since joined the call for an independent autopsy and external investigations, demanding that all CCTV footage and officer records from the night of Ojwang’s death be made public.
The pressure is mounting. Kenyans now wait to see if these serious allegations will spark the judicial accountability many have long demanded.
By Kenyans