Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has expressed renewed hope that justice will be served in the ongoing investigation into the murder of teacher and online commentator Albert Ojwang’. His optimism follows the arrest of individuals believed to have shared a police cell with Ojwang’ on the night of his death.
Salasya acknowledged that the recent actions by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) offer some reassurance that efforts toward justice are still on course. He emphasized the importance of holding all those involved accountable, regardless of their status or influence. According to him, the rearrest of suspects previously in custody alongside Ojwang’ is a vital step in uncovering the truth behind the mysterious death.
Raising serious concerns about the integrity of the investigation, the MP also questioned the circumstances under which CCTV footage linked to the case disappeared. He demanded answers regarding how the digital video recorder (DVR) system kept in the office of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi Central Police Station was wiped without apparent oversight or official explanation.
“Who had access to the CCTV drive?” he asked, pointing out that such tampering with critical evidence suggests potential obstruction from within the police station itself. These developments, Salasya argued, support allegations made by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations that internal sabotage might be at play.
The MP further urged IPOA to extend protection to those who might be at risk due to their involvement in the case, including witnesses, whistleblowers, and even law enforcement officers who might come forward with vital information. He particularly called for the immediate arrest of three officers who were seen in CCTV footage transporting Ojwang’s lifeless body to Mbagathi Hospital on June 8, 2025. Their role, he insisted, is central to understanding the full sequence of events leading up to the victim’s death.
The CCTV footage in question shows three police officers, assisted by a security guard, removing Ojwang’s body from a police cruiser and wheeling it into the hospital in the early hours of the morning. Salasya stressed that such visual evidence cannot be ignored and must be thoroughly investigated.
The case began with the arrest of Ojwang’ from his rural home in Kabondo-Kasipul on June 7, 2025. Since then, it has attracted widespread public concern and sparked nationwide protests. Activists have even called for the resignation of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, who was the original complainant in Ojwang’s case.
With the Director of Public Prosecutions granting IPOA less than seven days to conclude its investigations, the pressure is mounting for a transparent and swift resolution. Salasya urged all involved not to allow the case to fade into obscurity, insisting that only truth and justice would honour the legacy of the late Ojwang’.
