The truth, painstakingly sought by a grieving nation, is finally beginning to pierce through the thick veil of official silence and alleged cover-ups. Police Constable James Mukhwana, currently in custody over the brutal killing of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, has broken his silence, delivering a blow-by-blow account that lays bare the chilling events of June 7, 2025, at Central Police Station. His statement to investigators from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), exclusively obtained by Citizen TV, is nothing short of a damning indictment of a system riddled with alleged impunity and lethal "orders from above."
Mukhwana's detailed confession directly implicates his superior, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam, alleging that Talaam issued explicit instructions to "discipline" Ojwang’—orders Mukhwana shockingly claims originated from none other than Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. This revelation stands in stark contrast to OCS Talaam's earlier attempts to publicly distance himself from the murder allegations.
In his powerful statement, Mukhwana narrates being summoned to the OCS’s office during his shift. There, he was allegedly given the chilling directive: "There is a directive from DIG Lagat. Do you know him? There are officers from the DCI headquarters bringing a suspect here at 8:00 p.m. Tell the inmates to discipline him a bit.” When Mukhwana, a junior officer, dared to question what could go wrong, he was allegedly met with a terse warning against disobedience, a blunt reminder that questioning orders could cost him dearly.
Later that night, at around 9:00 p.m., a black Subaru arrived at the station, carrying a handcuffed man, later identified as Albert Ojwang’. After confirming Ojwang’s identity with OCS Talaam, Ojwang’ was booked into custody at approximately 9:20 p.m. Moments later, the alleged assault began inside the last cell, opposite the toilets. Mukhwana explicitly states that four inmates—Collins Ireri, Gil Ammiton, Brian Mwaniki, and Erick Ndambuki—were specifically instructed to carry out the brutal beatings. All four have since been arrested and arraigned in court, adding further weight to Mukhwana's claims.
As the beatings escalated into torture, Mukhwana claims he and another officer, PC Kimani, bravely rushed in to intervene. They found Ojwang’ bleeding, leaning against the wall. Mukhwana recounts immediately asking the Deputy OCS, Samuel Nganga—one of the officers now reportedly in hiding—to take Ojwang’ to the hospital.
The truth is finally coming out, piece by agonizing piece. But Mukhwana's confession, while shedding crucial light, immediately ignites profound questions that resonate deeply with a public yearning for genuine justice:
- Will justice truly be served, or will these suspects, and those "above" them, walk free simply because they operate within the government's machinery?
- Is the system itself so rotten that it cannot guarantee true justice to the grieving family of Albert Ojwang?
- Who exactly are these "above" individuals who wield such terrifying power, capable of issuing orders that result in the deaths of Kenyan citizens? Does this mean there truly exist people who are above the law, operating with impunity?
The implications of Mukhwana's statement are monumental. It paints a picture of a calculated, organized assault, allegedly ordered from the very top echelons of the police force. Given the gravity of his testimony, and the potential threats it poses to powerful figures, the question of PC Mukhwana's safety becomes paramount. He needs to be placed under rigorous witness protection before he, too, "goes missing" through elimination. Who knows what "orders from above" are truly capable of?
And yet, other questions linger: Why would this statement from Mukhwana emerge at this particular point? Are the three arrested inmates, despite Mukhwana's direct implication of them, merely sacrificial lambs in a larger plot to protect the "order above" person? There is much more that needs to be looked into. IPOA, already under intense public scrutiny, now has an even more critical mandate to diligently pursue every lead, verify every claim, and ensure that every individual involved, regardless of rank or perceived influence, faces the full consequences of their actions.
The saga of Albert Ojwang' is far from over. Mukhwana's chilling confession marks a turning point, transforming suspicion into direct allegations and pushing the demand for justice into unprecedented territory. The eyes of the nation, and indeed the world, are now firmly fixed on Kenya, waiting to see if its justice system can truly deliver on its promise.
