Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has weighed in on the ongoing murder trial of Albert Ojwang, saying emerging court evidence is steadily exposing what he termed as a long-concealed truth behind the young teacher’s death in police custody.
In a statement, the legislator said the case, which has been before the High Court in Kibera, is now approaching a critical stage after months of delays.
He described the proceedings as a test of justice for Ojwang, who died in June 2025 under controversial circumstances at Nairobi’s Central Police Station.
“The curtain is slowly coming down on Albert Ojwang’s murder case. A year of delayed justice for a young teacher who had a bright future ahead of him,” Ali said.
Ojwang’s death initially drew public outrage after police claimed he had fatally injured himself while in custody.
However, post-mortem findings and evidence presented in court have since pointed to assault, contradicting the initial police account.
Ali noted that early calls for accountability were dismissed, with critics labelled as anti-government voices.
He argued that ongoing court revelations, including CCTV evidence and witness testimony, have now shifted public understanding of the case.
“When his case came to light last year, we asked the right questions and were shunned off as government critics. The whole country now knows what transpired in Albert’s cell,” he stated.
The MP further claimed that the alleged cover-up narrative had been dismantled, linking the case to broader concerns about police conduct and accountability.
The trial has heard claims of tampered CCTV footage and restricted access to police cells, raising questions about possible attempts to interfere with evidence.
Ali suggested that those responsible for Ojwang’s death could be influential figures, though he did not name any individuals.
“The man behind Albert’s early departure from this world must be a senior, known, and well protected person,” he said.
He maintained that more details are likely to emerge as the trial progresses, urging sustained public scrutiny.
“More will unfold in the coming days, and we will be here watching, asking again, why now?” he added.
The case, involving several police officers who have denied the charges, continues to draw national attention as a key test of accountability within Kenya’s justice system.