Karen Nyamu: I never said Albert Ojwang abducted himself
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has clarified her controversial remarks about the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station.
Through a post on Facebook on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Nyamu addressed public backlash over her earlier comments.
“I never said the gentleman(referring to Albert Ojwang) abducted himself. Check my words,” she said.
On June 9, 2025, Nyamu suggested the opposition could have staged “self-abductions” to tarnish the government’s image.
“We have seen shameless self-abductions to set the people against their government,” she stated in a statement that drew criticism.
However, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Nyamu clarified that her statement was taken out of context but further acknowledged new evidence, including Inspector General Douglas Kanja’s statement, which elaborated on what transpired.
Heads must roll
Following IG Kanja’s explanation, she urged President William Ruto to ensure a thorough investigation and swift justice, demanding that “heads must roll” to hold rogue officers accountable.
“Now, with the facts clearer, President, heads must roll,” she wrote, calling for criminal charges with the urgency seen in Ongondo Were’s case and the highest compensation for Ojwang’s family.
Describing Ojwang as “young, bright, and full of promise,” Nyamu expressed deep sorrow, stating, “Kama mzazi, hii inauma hadi kwa maini.”
Translated: As a parent, this hurts deeply.
Moreover, the nominated senator demanded an independent postmortem to establish the cause of death and justice for Ojwang’s family.
“May justice speak louder than our pain,” she concluded, as Kenyans await answers in this troubling case.
Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay on June 7, 2025, by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers.
Kanja disclosed that he was arrested for defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Transferred to Nairobi, he died under unclear circumstances.
Police claimed Ojwang sustained head injuries by hitting his head against a cell wall, but his family’s lawyer reported severe trauma, including swelling and bruises, contradicting the official account.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) are investigating, with five DCI officers already questioned.
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Kenneth Mwenda
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