A new and alarming revelation has significantly altered the narrative surrounding the tragic death of Albert Ojwang, a respected teacher and social media influencer. A report from Mbagathi Hospital starkly contradicts earlier police assertions, stating that Ojwang was brought to the facility already deceased. The hospital record indicates his arrival at 2:00 AM on a Sunday, long after he had succumbed to injuries, directly challenging police claims that he was rushed for immediate medical attention.

The hospital’s detailed report paints a gruesome picture of the injuries Ojwang sustained. His face was described as noticeably swollen, and his limbs were marred by a series of severe bruises, indicative of a violent assault. Nurses on duty further revealed that Ojwang was bleeding profusely from the back of his head, his mouth, and his eyes. A distinct cut in the parieto-occipital region of his head reinforced the theory of a brutal attack, suggesting that the harm was certainly not self-inflicted. Medical examination confirmed that his condition was beyond any possibility of intervention upon arrival, with observations indicating a state of decay inconsistent with someone who had been alive minutes prior.

Adding layers to the deepening mystery, hospital documents disclosed that Ojwang’s body was transported from the Central Police Station. This detail directly clashes with the initial narrative from police officials regarding his emergency transport. While Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja stated Ojwang was taken to the hospital at 1:39 AM, the official hospital record notes his arrival at 2:00 AM. These inconsistencies in timings, events, and Ojwang’s condition between police and hospital reports raise serious questions about the chain of custody and the actual sequence of events at the police station.

The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) has intensified its investigation into the death, which has already sparked widespread protests and brought businesses to a standstill in Nairobi as youths demand justice. IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan revealed that the authority has already interrogated 23 suspects and witnesses concerning the death. Furthermore, IPOA plans to summon Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat for interrogation. Crucially, it has been noted that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has yet to initiate its own investigation into the murder.

The mystery deepened even further with the discovery that the cell register at the Central Police Station was fabricated on the night Ojwang died while in custody. The police officer responsible for doctoring this register is now a key person of interest on IPOA’s radar. This finding emerged following the arrest of Police Constable James Mukhwana, No. 260950, of Central Police Station. Mukhwana was detained at Capitol Hill Police Station and is set to be charged with murder. The Officer Commanding Central Police Station, Samson Taalam, had initially claimed Ojwang was in a critical state when brought to the station, which raised questions about how he was formally booked given his deteriorating physical condition. In the ongoing probe, detectives from the DCI have spent considerable time retrieving CCTV footage from Mbagathi Hospital, Central Police Station, and the City Mortuary, hoping to shed light on the events leading to Albert Ojwang’s untimely death.