The death of 31-year-old Blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has raised many questions about the role of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the transparency of the investigation, and the possible attempt to hide the truth.
From the beginning, IPOA claimed that Ojwang was alone in the cell, but now they have changed their story and arrested three civilians, saying they tortured him under police orders.
This sudden change has left the public confused and suspicious. Many now believe there may be a deeper plan to cover up what really happened.
The inconsistencies in IPOA’s story are hard to ignore. At first, they said there was no CCTV footage available from Central Police Station, but later they presented footage that had clear signs of tampering.
Some parts were missing, others were unclear, and it looked like key evidence had been erased. This has made people wonder whether the evidence is being changed to protect someone powerful.
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi shared a post on X saying this narrative is being pushed by government bloggers, and that IPOA is doing everything to protect high-level figures instead of telling the truth.
Protests have broken out across the country, and social media is full of posts demanding justice for Ojwang. Many believe IPOA is not acting in the interest of justice but is instead helping those responsible to escape.
George Njoroge posted on X that what’s happening is not just incompetence, but a planned effort to lie and cover up the truth. Andrew, another user, said it’s time to arrest top officials, not just low-level suspects.
Khalid Abdi added that IPOA is focused on protecting criminals instead of investigating everyone involved, including those who ordered the arrest and torture.
The entire case shows how public trust in IPOA is fading fast. When a man dies in police custody, people expect a clear and honest investigation. But in this case, the stories keep changing, and the evidence seems to be handled carelessly.
Instead of answers, the public is getting confusion and silence from those in charge. Albert Ojwang’s father captured the sadness of the situation perfectly when he said he came to Nairobi with a title deed hoping to get his son released, but ended up going back with a death certificate.
His grief is shared by many Kenyans who are tired of seeing such cases go unanswered.
The pressure on IPOA is growing. People want to know what really happened in that cell. They want everyone involved in Ojwang’s death whether they carried it out or gave the orders to face justice. There is also demand for full, untouched CCTV footage and honest answers.
Right now, IPOA’s actions look suspicious, and the focus seems to be on distracting the public with confusing stories. If this continues, it will be another example of how the powerful escape justice while the families of victims are left with pain and unanswered questions. Kenyans are watching closely, and many are not willing to move on until the truth comes out and justice is served for Albert Ojwang.
