A lawyer representing the family of the late Albert Ojwang has raised alarm over the condition of his body, citing multiple injuries that point to possible foul play while in police custody.
Speaking outside the City Mortuary on Monday, the lawyer described extensive trauma to Ojwang’s body, particularly around the head, hands, and shoulders.
“The head was swollen all over—especially the frontal part, the nose, and the ear,” he stated, adding that blood was visibly oozing from the nose and mouth during the viewing.
Ojwang, a popular social media figure, died while detained at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. His death has sparked public outrage, with increasing calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances.
The lawyer said the legal team had been gathering information since Sunday and had planned to attend the postmortem on Monday morning. However, the autopsy was postponed following a meeting with the Chief Government Pathologist.
“Unfortunately, we were not able to conduct the autopsy this morning due to certain reasons, but we agreed to return at 2 pm,” he said.
He explained that the team wants a clearer picture before the postmortem proceeds.
“We need to compile all the information we’ve collected so far to understand what really happened and what caused Albert’s death,” the lawyer added.
Ojwang was reportedly arrested in Homa Bay on Saturday around 3 pm and transported to Nairobi. The family only learned of his death after making several inquiries.
Initially, they were told that he died while receiving treatment at Mbagathi Hospital—a claim the lawyer now disputes.
“The information we have so far is that he did not actually die at Mbagathi. He most certainly died in custody and was brought directly to the mortuary,” he said.
He further questioned why Ojwang was allegedly placed in isolation and why police claimed he fatally hit his head on a wall.
“We still cannot say for certain what caused Albert’s death or who is responsible. Several aspects of this case remain unclear,” the lawyer stated.
As of Monday afternoon, the autopsy had not yet been conducted, and calls for justice and a transparent probe into Ojwang’s death continued to mount.
