The tragic death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has been a wound festering in the nation's conscience, fueled by conflicting narratives and a pervasive sense of injustice. While initial police statements painted a picture of a suspect rushed to Mbagathi Hospital in critical condition, newly obtained exclusive CCTV footage from the hospital itself has delivered a stark and irrefutable contradiction: Albert Ojwang was already deceased when he arrived at the facility.
This revelatory surveillance footage, capturing the grim sequence of events, directly challenges the official police account and casts a chilling light on the alleged cover-up surrounding Ojwang's demise. The footage shows a police vehicle, carrying , June 8. Inside the vehicle were three uniformed officers.
What transpires next on camera is perhaps the most damning detail. Despite the purported "emergency" of a critically ill individual, the officers are seen taking an astonishingly leisurely pace. They spend approximately 24 minutes before finally moving Ojwang's body from the vehicle into the hospital’s emergency unit. Once inside the unit, a further 10 minutes elapse before the officers reappear, somberly wheeling out Ojwang's lifeless body.
This meticulous timeline, captured by the hospital's surveillance system, unequivocally corroborates Mbagathi Hospital’s own official report: Albert Ojwang was, indeed, brought in dead. This directly disputes the earlier claims made by officers at Central Police Station, who had maintained that he was alive, albeit in a critical state, when they sought medical attention. The glaring disparity between police statements and the irrefutable visual evidence from the hospital's own cameras significantly deepens the questions surrounding the circumstances of Ojwang's death and the subsequent handling of his body.
Adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama, the footage also shows one of the officers continually engaged in a phone conversation for most of the duration they were on camera at the hospital. This detail, though seemingly minor, raises further questions about what communications were taking place during those critical minutes and whether the urgency of the situation was being accurately conveyed or acted upon.
This new development, spearheaded by the exclusive CCTV footage, is a powerful blow against any attempts to obscure the truth. It strengthens the narrative of foul play and reinforces the urgent public demand for transparency and accountability. As investigations continue, this footage serves as a crucial piece of evidence, pushing the authorities closer to unraveling the full, tragic story of Albert Ojwang's final hours and ensuring that justice is not only sought but also undeniably seen.
The recent revelations surrounding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody have taken a stark and deeply concerning turn, with newly obtained CCTV footage from Mbagathi Hospital directly contradicting earlier police accounts. This development intensifies the public outcry and reinforces demands for transparent accountability in a case that has already ignited widespread protests across Kenya.
Police statements initially maintained that Albert Ojwang, who died on Sunday, June 8, was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital in a critical condition, implying efforts were made to save his life. However, exclusive surveillance footage from the hospital paints a drastically different and disturbing picture. , arriving at the facility at precisely 1:35 AM on Sunday, June 8.
What unfolds next on camera is critically damning. Despite the supposed urgency of a "critical condition," three uniformed officers are seen slowly driving into the hospital compound. More alarmingly, these officers then take a staggering 24 minutes before finally moving Ojwang's body from the vehicle into the hospital’s emergency unit. Once inside, the footage shows them spending another 10 minutes before reappearing, wheeling out Ojwang's lifeless body, confirming he had been declared dead.
This precise timeline captured by the hospital's surveillance system directly corroborates Mbagathi Hospital’s official report, which unequivocally states that Albert Ojwang was brought in dead. This finding directly disputes the narrative initially pushed by officers from Central Police Station, who claimed he was alive, albeit in a deteriorating state, when they sought medical attention. The footage also shows one of the officers constantly talking on the phone during this critical period, adding another layer of suspicion to their actions.
The implications of this CCTV footage are profound. It suggests a deliberate attempt to conceal the truth surrounding Ojwang's final moments and the circumstances of his death while in police custody. The delay in moving the body, coupled with the previous misrepresentation of his condition, points towards a potential cover-up that demands immediate and thorough investigation.
This new evidence joins a growing body of contradictory information in the Albert Ojwang case. A government pathologist's report had already indicated that Ojwang suffered "head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault," directly refuting police claims that he died from self-inflicted injuries after hitting his head. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has also previously stated that Ojwang died inside a cell at Central Police Station and noted interference with critical surveillance footage at the station itself.
The release of this Mbagathi Hospital CCTV footage is a pivotal moment in the quest for justice for Albert Ojwang. It not only strengthens the case for official misconduct but also deepens the public's distrust in police narratives. As protests continue and calls for accountability intensify, this irrefutable visual evidence will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the ongoing investigations and the pursuit of truth in this deeply troubling case. The pressure on authorities to provide transparent answers and ensure those responsible are held to account has never been greater.
