Police Constable James Mukhwana, currently in custody over the tragic death of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang’, has made startling revelations about the events of June 7, 2025. His detailed confession exposes a chain of events implicating senior police officials in a chilling abuse of power.
Citizen TV, which obtained the exclusive account, reports that Mukhwana’s testimony highlights the involvement of Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Eliud Lagat in the incident at Central Police Station, Nairobi.
Chilling Orders from Above
In a statement to investigators from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana claimed he was summoned by OCS Talaam during his shift and ordered to prepare for the arrival of a suspect. According to him, Talaam said, “There is a directive from DIG Lagat. Inmates need to discipline him a bit.”
Despite voicing concerns about the potential fallout, Mukhwana was warned not to defy orders as a junior officer. Later that evening, a black Subaru carrying a handcuffed Albert Ojwang’ arrived at the station. By 9:20 p.m., Ojwang’ was booked into custody, marking the beginning of a horrific ordeal.
Assault in the Cells
Mukhwana alleges that OCS Talaam instructed four inmates—Collins Ireri, Gil Ammiton, Brian Mwaniki, and Erick Ndambuki—to execute the assault. Within minutes, Ojwang’ was subjected to a brutal beating inside a cell near the toilets.
Alarmed by the escalating violence, Mukhwana and another officer, PC Kimani, intervened and found Ojwang’ bleeding and slumped against a wall. Mukhwana immediately urged Deputy OCS Samuel Nganga to take Ojwang’ to the hospital. However, the damage had already been done.
The Aftermath
The next morning, on June 8, Mukhwana received distressing calls from colleagues about Ojwang’s condition. Attempts to seek clarity from OCS Talaam were met with dismissive reassurances that “everything was under control.”
By June 11, Mukhwana was summoned by IPOA to provide a statement. Initially, he adhered to an unspoken agreement among officers to conceal the truth. But when he realized he was being scapegoated, guilt drove him to return to IPOA on June 12 to record a truthful statement.
A Confession and a Plea for Protection
In his confession, Mukhwana expressed deep remorse, stating, “Ojwang’ was not supposed to be killed—only disciplined as instructed by OCS Talaam, who acted under DIG Lagat’s orders. I am truly sorry for his death. May his family find healing.”
Fearing for his safety, Mukhwana has requested witness protection and refused to seek bail. His legal team—Kevin Ondago, Clinton Mwale, and Bietta Wavinya—allege they have faced intimidation from individuals they believe are linked to the police. A formal complaint has been lodged at Capitol Hill Police Station.
Justice for Albert Ojwang’
The death of Albert Ojwang’ has ignited public outcry, with activists calling for an overhaul of police accountability mechanisms. As the IPOA continues its investigation, all eyes remain on the justice system to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
