In a heart-wrenching series of events, the family of Albert Ojwang, a young blogger from Homa Bay, witnessed a tragic turn of events following his arrest by Kenya's police on June 7, 2025. Accused of making defamatory remarks on social media about a police boss, Ojwang was taken into custody while having lunch with his family. Despite assurances from the police about his safety, his father, Meshack Ojwang, received the devastating news that his son had died from alleged self-inflicted wounds shortly after his arrest.
The announcement of Ojwang's death led to public outrage and calls for justice, with the hashtag #JusticeForAlbertOjwang trending across social platforms. Eyewitness accounts have emerged, with claims that police used excessive force, leading to Ojwang's injury and subsequent death—a revelation that has reignited discussions on police brutality in Kenya.
Parliamentary hearings have been convened, questioning police officials about the circumstances of Ojwang’s death. Arrests have been made as investigations unfold, revealing disturbing claims of police complicity in the events leading to Ojwang's demise. Activists argue that this case highlights a long-standing issue of police impunity within the country, and many hope it may serve as a catalyst for needed reforms.
Ojwang’s father recalled his pride in his son's achievements while calling for accountability, while his widow expressed her sorrow over the loss of her husband and father of their young son. The nation watches closely as the investigation continues, hoping for transparency and justice in a system often marred by allegations of misconduct.
The announcement of Ojwang's death led to public outrage and calls for justice, with the hashtag #JusticeForAlbertOjwang trending across social platforms. Eyewitness accounts have emerged, with claims that police used excessive force, leading to Ojwang's injury and subsequent death—a revelation that has reignited discussions on police brutality in Kenya.
Parliamentary hearings have been convened, questioning police officials about the circumstances of Ojwang’s death. Arrests have been made as investigations unfold, revealing disturbing claims of police complicity in the events leading to Ojwang's demise. Activists argue that this case highlights a long-standing issue of police impunity within the country, and many hope it may serve as a catalyst for needed reforms.
Ojwang’s father recalled his pride in his son's achievements while calling for accountability, while his widow expressed her sorrow over the loss of her husband and father of their young son. The nation watches closely as the investigation continues, hoping for transparency and justice in a system often marred by allegations of misconduct.
