Albert Ojwang’s Death Prompts Police Suspensions, Public Demands Justice

Nairobi, Kenya – The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and all duty officers at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on the night popular influencer Albert Ojwang died have been interdicted, the National Police Service (NPS) announced early Monday morning.

The action, confirmed by NPS Corporate Communications Director Muchiri Nyaga on behalf of Inspector General Douglas Kanja, is intended to allow for an independent investigation into the controversial death of Ojwang while in police custody.

Those interdicted include the OCS, the duty officer, cell sentry, report office officers, and any other personnel who may have been involved. The NPS stated that disciplinary and legal action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigations.

Ojwang, a widely followed social media personality, died under unclear circumstances following his arrest. Police have issued conflicting accounts—one stating he died on arrival at Mbagathi Hospital, another claiming he passed away at the police station—raising public outcry and suspicion.

Human rights groups, including the Law Society of Kenya, have demanded an independent postmortem and a full inquest into his death. Many have questioned the circumstances of his arrest, his treatment in custody, and the decision to take him to Mbagathi Hospital instead of a closer facility like Kenyatta National Hospital.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched a parallel investigation, with the NPS pledging full cooperation.

Public pressure has mounted online, especially on platform X, where users are demanding justice and accountability. Some have called for protests at the police station to press for transparency.

A cloud of suspicion continues to surround the case as Kenyans seek answers about what truly happened to Albert Ojwang that night.