The high-profile murder trial surrounding the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang has taken a dramatic turn following explosive new statements presented before investigative authorities.
Police Constable James Mukhwana, one of the officers facing trial over the tragic custody death at Nairobi Central Police Station, has broken his silence by submitting a revised statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
In the new filing, Mukhwana recanted his earlier accounts and claimed that he helped orchestrate the assault on Ojwang under direct instructions passed down through the station’s chain of command.
According to details emerging from the ongoing legal proceedings, Mukhwana stated that he was ordered to “discipline” the blogger shortly after he was transferred to Central Police Station following his arrest.
The officer’s legal representation indicated that he is seeking official protection as he cooperates with investigators to unravel the full sequence of events that transpired on the tragic night.
The new disclosures add immense pressure to an already volatile case that has gripped the nation, drawing intense scrutiny from civil rights organizations, parliamentarians, and the public regarding accountability within the National Police Service.
As the Kibera High Court continues hearing testimonies from protected witnesses, forensic experts, and investigators, the latest revelations threaten to widen the dragnet and put mounting pressure on senior command structures as the quest for justice for Albert Ojwang presses forward.