The Albert Ojwang Case

Albert Ojwang's father filed an affidavit accusing the prosecution of protecting Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat from prosecution. Meshack Ojwang claims there is overwhelming evidence linking him to his son's arrest, torture, and death. Albert Ojwang, a 30-year-old Kenyan teacher and blogger, died in police custody in Nairobi on June 7, 2025, after being arrested for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on social media. An autopsy revealed severe head injuries, neck compression, and soft tissue injuries indicative of an attack, contradicting police claims that he inflicted the injuries on himself by banging his head against a cell wall. Albert Ojwang, a 30-year-old Kenyan teacher and blogger, died in police custody in Nairobi on June 7, 2025, after being arrested for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on social media. Ojwang was arrested at his parents' home in the Homa Bay district and taken to the Central Police Station in Nairobi, where he was held in a cell before being found unconscious. The incident sparked nationwide protests, public outrage, and political criticism. The Kenya Bar Association described the injuries as evidence of torture and extrajudicial killing. In June 2025, six people—three police officers (Sam Kipichit, Salaam Mukhwana, and Peter Kimani) and three civilians—were charged with murder but had not yet commented on the allegations. In November 2025, the Supreme Court set a trial date, placed key witnesses under state protection, and recognized extensive digital evidence. Ojwang's family called for Lagat's arrest for instigating the events. The Independent Police Oversight Authority continues to conduct the investigation. @https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Albert_Ojwang @https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/609922-albert-ojwang-govt-places-witnesses-protection-date-set-activists-murder-trial/ @https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/post-mortem-reveals-how-albert-ojwang-died/ @https://citizen.digital/article/albert-ojwangs-father-now-wants-dig-lagat-arrested-charged-with-murder-n373649 @https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz09l4k4184o @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30d6dZKscfg