Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called for individual and command responsibility over the death of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station under suspicious circumstances.
Speaking during an empowerment programme in Kitui on Sunday, Kindiki condemned the incident in strong terms, asserting that the government does not condone extrajudicial killings or criminal acts within law enforcement.
“Mtu yeyote ambaye aliumiza ule mtoto ambaye amekufa katika seli ya polisi lazima achukuliwe hatua ya sheria,” said DP Kindiki. “Ndio tuwe na taifa nzuri kwa mambo ya crime na mambo ya hatia, mwenye aliumiza huyo mtoto ako na individual criminal responsibility. Kama kuna mtu alimtuma ama kuna mtu alimwamuru, ako na command responsibility.”
The Deputy President insisted that the state is committed to upholding the rule of law and that anyone involved—directly or indirectly—must be held to account.
“We must not tolerate rogue elements in our security forces. There must be justice for Ojwang and his family,” he added.
Kindiki’s remarks come just days after the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) revealed that CCTV footage from the station had been deliberately deleted, and digital video recorders had been formatted hours after Ojwang’s death.
Farouk Kibet, President personal aide, also condemned the incident.
“Tunalaani ile kitendo ambayo ilifanyika ya afisa moja ama visa wawili kuangamisha maisha ya yule kijana,” he said, calling for swift and transparent investigations.
Ojwang’s death has triggered nationwide outrage, with human rights groups and lawmakers demanding full accountability. Investigations by IPOA are ongoing, and several officers have already recorded statements.
Meanwhile, Parliament has signaled the possibility of summoning top police officials, as allegations of cover-up and obstruction gain traction.
