Albert Ojwang: Danstan Omari Dumps James Mukhwana, Stops Representing Him In Blogger's Murder Case
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing legal proceedings over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody.

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This is after renowned city lawyer Danstan Omari officially stopped representing Police Constable James Mukhwana.
The dramatic revelation was made before Lady Justice Diana Rachael Kavedza at the Kibra Law Courts.
Omari, who had been acting for both Mukhwana and Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Kiprotich Talaam, told the court that his legal team was no longer representing the junior officer.
He clarified that his continued involvement in the matter was solely on behalf of Talaam.
"Since then, we are no longer representing second petitioner, that is, Mr. Mukhwana. We shall be seeking that, unless he has hired other counsel, he be removed from being a part of this petition. Yes, we are seeking that the second petitioner be struck out as being a petitioner in this matter. It remains a petition by one Samson Talaam," Omari submitted.
The petition in question relates to an inquest application filed by Talaam and Mukhwana following Ojwang’s death in police custody.
Talaam, who is facing murder charges over the incident, moved to the High Court seeking to have the matter handled through a judicial inquest, as opposed to a full criminal trial.
According to Talaam, an inquest would better serve justice by uncovering the truth of the incident through a transparent and independent judicial process.
He argues that current attempts to prosecute him are based on what he terms as premature conclusions and incomplete evidence.
However, with Mukhwana now lacking legal representation, the spotlight has narrowed onto Talaam as the sole petitioner pushing for the inquest.
During the proceedings, Omari also asked the court for more time to consult with his remaining client, citing a significant shift in the case’s trajectory.
He told Justice Kavedza that most of the reliefs originally sought in the petition had been overtaken by recent developments.
"My lady, considering the change of circumstances, we shall be seeking this matter to be mentioned on Friday. We take instructions from our client because the prayers that were subject to this petition, 90% have been overtaken by events. So that once we take full instructions, we can be able to advise or to address the court on the appropriate instructions that the client gave us," he said.
The judge granted Omari's request, agreeing that the shifting circumstances warranted a brief pause for reflection and strategic reassessment.

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She scheduled the matter to be mentioned again on Friday, July 4, at midday for further directions.
"Now, we just need to give Omari time to get back to us. I would advise all the councillors on record to wait until Friday, July 4th. So mention on the 4th Friday at 12 midday for directions to see whether Omari will amend or withdraw the petition," Justice Kavedza ruled.
Elsewhere, during a memorial mass for Ojwang on Wednesday, July 2 at Ridgeways Baptist Church, Nevnina Onyango delivered a heartfelt tribute that left many in tears.
She recounted meeting Ojwang in 2021 through a mutual friend from Pwani University, saying their bond grew from a simple chat into a deep relationship.
Nevnina recalled their final conversation after his arrest, where he expressed his love and urged her to stay strong for their son.
Source: TUKO.co.ke