Anger and sorrow filled the streets when activists blocked Ngong Road at City Mortuary today, demanding answers and accountability following the mysterious death of influencer Albert Ojwang. Their peaceful protest called out police holding procedures and the urgent need for transparency in what many see as yet another tragedy in custody.
Highlight
- Activists staged a sit-in and prayer session along Ngong Road outside City Mortuary.
- They are calling for justice and answers regarding Albert Ojwang’s death in police cells.
- Demonstrators pressed for public access to postmortem findings and CCTV footage.
- The protest marks another tense moment in ongoing scrutiny of police custody practices.
Main Story
This morning, a group of activists descended on City Mortuary along Ngong Road to demand justice for the late digital content creator Albert Ojwang. Little is known about how he died while in police custody, prompting calls for openness from law enforcement agencies.
Participants knelt in silent prayer before holding banners with messages like “Justice for Albert” and “He’s Not Here.” They urged authorities to publish postmortem results, provide CCTV recordings, and explain the circumstances leading to his death while detained.
Kenya has seen rising concerns over deaths in custody, with families and activists accusing police of withholding accurate death information and obscuring actual causes in official records. Ojwang’s case reflects deeper anxieties about accountability and misuse of power.
What Protesters Want
- Immediate public release of the autopsy report.
- Full access to any police video or CCTV from the facility.
- An independent investigation led by human rights groups.
- Compensation and official apologies to Ojwang’s loved ones.
The protest is more than a grieving movement—it signals a broader demand for justice and transparency in Kenya’s criminal justice system. Earlier cases of custodial deaths have remained unresolved amid allegations of misclassification and cover-ups . Activists say Ojwang’s death must not be swept under the rug.
Authorities have yet to respond officially. For now, activists are organizing a candlelight vigil and plan to escalate their campaign unless key demands—especially about postmortem and CCTV—are met. The eyes of Nairobi are watching closely.
As Nairobi stands firm under this banner of grief and defiance, the struggle for transparency in custody deaths claims a new face—and Albert’s memory demands to be heard.
