{"id":227332,"date":"2025-06-12T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=227332"},"modified":"2025-06-18T09:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T06:03:32","slug":"kenyans-refuse-to-acept-rutos-statement-on-albert-ojwangs-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/kenyans-refuse-to-acept-rutos-statement-on-albert-ojwangs-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenyans refuse to accept Ruto’s statement on Albert Ojwang’s death"},"content":{"rendered":"

The country remains in mourning following the tragic death of Albert Omondi Ojwang<\/strong>, a 31-year-old teacher and social media influencer who died in police custody<\/strong> on June 7, 2025<\/strong>. As shock and anger continue to spread, President William Ruto<\/strong> has spoken publicly for the first time, calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ojwang\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

In a statement delivered by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed<\/strong>, the President conveyed his deep condolences<\/strong> to Ojwang\u2019s family and condemned any abuse of power by the police.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI extend my heartfelt condolences to Meshack Ojwang and his family for the cruel loss of their beloved son. This tragic occurrence at the hands of the police is both heartbreaking and unacceptable,\u201d Ruto said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He emphasized the critical duty of care<\/strong> that police officers must uphold when someone is taken into custody.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEvery member of the National Police Service must remember that once they detain a person, they assume full responsibility for their safety and well-being. This duty must be carried out with absolute diligence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

President Ruto called on the National Police Service<\/strong> to fully cooperate with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)<\/strong> to ensure a transparent, credible, and swift investigation<\/strong>. He also stressed the importance of rooting out misconduct and unprofessional behavior<\/strong> within police ranks while maintaining law and order.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe must address crime decisively, but we must also confront and eliminate wrongdoing from within the security forces.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ruto appealed for public patience and vigilance<\/strong>, urging Kenyans not to jump to conclusions before the investigation is complete.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLet us follow this process closely, without premature judgments that may compromise the search for truth and justice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He concluded with a commitment to accountability:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI fully expect that the truth about what happened to Ojwang will come to light, and justice will be done.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Public Reaction: Distrust, Skepticism, and Demands for Action<\/h3>\n

Despite the President\u2019s assurances, reactions on social media platform X<\/strong> reflected a deeply skeptical public, with many expressing doubt that justice would be served.<\/p>\n

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    @KevOhanda<\/strong>: \u201cRuto\u2019s words sound nice, but actions speak louder. We\u2019ve heard this before\u2014where\u2019s the justice?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @Wanjiru254<\/strong>: \u201cFinally, Ruto speaks! But can we trust police to investigate themselves? IPOA must take the lead.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @OtienoJnr<\/strong>: \u201cHeartfelt condolences? Spare us! This smells like a cover-up unless proven otherwise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @GraceMuthoni<\/strong>: \u201cA step forward\u2014if IPOA truly acts. Hoping for justice for Albert\u2019s family.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @Maina254<\/strong>: \u201cRuto\u2019s playing politics. The police killed Ojwang. We all know it\u2014investigation or not.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @ShirohKE<\/strong>: \u201cCondolences mean nothing without accountability. Ruto, show us change.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @DennisOchieng_<\/strong>: \u201cIPOA better act independently. Ojwang\u2019s death must not be swept under the rug.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @AumaJoyce<\/strong>: \u201cRuto\u2019s words are right\u2014but why the delay? Families are suffering in silence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @Kamau254<\/strong>: \u201cThis is just PR. The system protects its own. Ojwang\u2019s family deserves more.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @EstherNabwire<\/strong>: \u201cLet justice be served. Albert\u2019s father\u2019s pain is all of ours.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    @JumaAliKE<\/strong>: \u201cGood start, but trust is broken. Justice needs arrests, not statements.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Autopsy Report Raises Further Questions<\/h3>\n

    The demand for answers has intensified following the autopsy findings released on June 10<\/strong>, which revealed significant trauma<\/strong> inconsistent with claims that Ojwang sustained self-inflicted injuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Ojwang was initially arrested in Homa Bay<\/strong> over an alleged offensive post on X<\/strong>, transferred to Nairobi<\/strong>, and later died in custody \u2014 a sequence of events now under intense scrutiny. His death comes amid reports of over 80 abductions<\/strong> linked to last year\u2019s anti-tax protests<\/strong>, fueling fears of state-sanctioned intimidation.<\/p>\n

    As investigations continue, pressure mounts on authorities to deliver justice not just for Albert Ojwang, but for a nation grappling with concerns over police brutality<\/strong>, freedom of expression<\/strong>, and government accountability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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