A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, following the release of CCTV footage that captured his final moments alive.
The disturbing footage, seen by media, raises serious questions about the conduct of police officers who were responsible for Ojwang during his last hours.
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In the video, a police vehicle is seen arriving at Mbagathi Hospital at exactly 1:35 am. Three officers step out, with two engaging in a brief conversation before walking toward the casualty section.
Meanwhile, Ojwang remains unattended in the back of the vehicle. Two minutes later, the officers return and appear to make phone calls, still offering no assistance to the blogger.
It is not until 1:46 am—11 minutes later—that two officers emerge from the hospital pushing a stretcher. They then take approximately 12 more minutes to load Ojwang onto it, with the help of a hospital guard.
This marks a full 24 minutes since their arrival, during which the visibly injured Ojwang received no medical attention.
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At 2:11 am, after spending another 10 minutes in the casualty area, the officers wheel Ojwang’s body out of the hospital. By 2:15 am, the police vehicle departs with his remains, after the hospital reportedly confirmed his death.
The footage closely aligns with earlier reports by Mbagathi Hospital medics, who noted that Ojwang arrived at the facility around 2 am on June 8 in an unresponsive state.
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According to the medical report, Ojwang had extensive soft tissue injuries, a swollen face, and multiple bruises on his limbs, indicating he had endured a violent assault.
This new revelation comes barely a day after authorities arrested a second suspect in connection to the case.
The man, a CCTV technician, is alleged to have deleted surveillance footage at Nairobi’s Central Police Station—where Ojwang was detained before his death.
Sources reveal the technician was picked up early Friday morning, June 13, in a targeted operation at his residence. He had reportedly installed all 25 CCTV cameras and the digital video recorder (DVR) system at the station in 2024.
According to his statement, he was summoned on June 8 by an officer from Central Police and taken to the office where the DVR is housed. There, he was allegedly instructed to delete all footage from Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7.
The mounting evidence has sparked further outrage and calls for accountability, as the public awaits official statements and action from both the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the National Police Service.
