Police Constable James Mukhwana’s shocking confession, which may implicate senior police leadership, has upended the inquiry into the death of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang.
In a shocking development, Mukhwana has admitted to planning the vicious attack on Ojwang while he was being held at Central Police Station.Investigative sources claim that Mukhwana admitted to taking direct commands from Central OCS Samson Talaam, who reportedly carried out Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat’s directives.
Following those orders, Mukhwana enlisted prisoners, gave them KSh 2,000, and gave them instructions to attack Ojwang within his cell.
He says that when the beating got too bad, he transferred Ojwang to another cell, where the teacher passed out, clearly bleeding and unable to move. These disclosures, which are corroborated by internal sources, point to a larger plot involving senior officers and intentional cover-ups.
According to Mukhwana’s account, he also allegedly stayed on duty past his appointed hours because he was told to deal with a “special guest”—later identified as Ojwang.Investigators are now wondering why important evidence, such as OB records, seems to be missing and why conventional protocols were disregarded.
In the meantime, over 20 people have provided testimonies to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) regarding the issue. However, DIG Lagat, the initial complaint, has not yet been questioned, which raises questions regarding selective responsibility.
As this investigation reveals serious flaws in the police force, including systematic abuse of authority, manipulation of subordinate officers, and an unsettling culture of impunity, public fury is growing.
By Kenyans