The mysterious death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody has reignited public anger and placed top police chiefs under intense scrutiny — including DCI boss Mohamed Amin, whose controversial past has resurfaced.
Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay following a complaint by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and was later transferred to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he died under unclear circumstances.
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Amin’s Statement Contradicted by Hospital Footage
DCI boss Mohamed Amin defended his officers, claiming that Ojwang was in good health at the time of booking. But recently unearthed CCTV footage from Mbagathi Hospital paints a different picture — Ojwang appeared to have been dead on arrival.
This contradiction has intensified calls for Amin’s resignation and added fuel to public suspicion around the role of law enforcement in the incident.
Spotlight on Amin’s ICC Role and Appointment
The growing unrest has taken a dramatic turn as online users recall Amin’s involvement as a witness in the ICC trial over the 2007–2008 post-election violence, which left over 1,000 people dead.
At the time, Amin served as the Rift Valley Provincial Criminal Investigations Officer and later appeared at The Hague as a witness in defense of former Police Commissioner Hussein Ali. His testimony backed the theory that the violence was spontaneous, not orchestrated.
Critics now allege that President William Ruto’s appointment of Amin as DCI boss may have been a reward for his role in helping collapse the ICC case — a claim that is gaining traction online.
Growing Demand for Accountability
The revelation has triggered a wave of outrage across Kenyan social media, especially as the Albert Ojwang case continues to unfold. Both Inspector General Japhet Koome and Deputy IG Lagat are also under fire for their handling of the matter.
Meanwhile, civic movements and human rights groups are calling for independent investigations and possible prosecution of officers linked to the alleged torture and death of Ojwang.
Netizens React
Below are some of the trending reactions online as Kenyans connect past and present controversies surrounding the country’s security leadership:
- “Amin helped bury the ICC case, and now we’re watching justice being buried again — this time with Ojwang.”
- “Why is someone with such a questionable past heading our investigations unit?”
- “From Hague to homicide cover-ups — this is the tragedy of impunity.”
With demands for accountability growing louder, all eyes are now on President Ruto’s administration to take decisive action. The outcome of this case may shape the public’s trust in law enforcement for years to come.
