Juma Mukhwana, a longtime security guard at Nairobi Central Police Station, has come forward with a chilling confession that has sent shockwaves across the country. His revelations have unearthed disturbing new details in the ongoing investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang — a young Kenyan whose brutal killing while in police custody has sparked nationwide outrage.
In a sworn statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana disclosed that the gruesome assault on Ojwang was not a spontaneous act of violence, but a premeditated operation allegedly sanctioned by senior police officers. He claims that OCS Samson Talam and Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat issued direct orders that Ojwang be “disciplined,” a term he says was a thinly veiled directive for execution.
How Alcohol Came To The Picture
Even more disturbing, Mukhwana revealed that the individuals tasked with carrying out the fatal beating—fellow inmates—were deliberately intoxicated beforehand. He claims they were supplied with alcohol worth Ksh.2,000 to “boost their courage,” as they could not carry out the assignment while sober.
Mukhwana, who was the Cell Sentry on the night of June 8, 2025, when the incident occurred, was arrested last week. IPOA has since requested an additional 21 days to hold him in custody as investigations continue.
The shocking revelations have intensified public demands for justice, with growing calls for accountability at the highest levels of Kenya’s police force.
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Question of how long Mukhwana had Served
Mukhwana claims he was approached by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and asked how long he had served at the station. After stating his 40 years of experience, he was allegedly handpicked to orchestrate the brutal "disciplining" of Albert, who had been brought in handcuffed by DCI officers in a Subaru.
According to Mukhwana, the OCS gave a signal confirming Albert was the target. The chilling instructions? Recruit hardcore criminals who had overstayed in the cells to brutally beat Albert. “The plan was not to kill him,” Mukhwana says. “It was to injure him so severely that he’d be hospitalized for a long time — a warning to anyone who disrespects higher authority.”
However, the beating went too far, and Albert died from the assault. Even more disturbing, Mukhwana reveals that each of the prisoners recruited for the job was paid Ksh 2,000 and provided with large amounts of marijuay to fuel their violent mission. Their names have already been published in the Daily Nation, further escalating pressure on law enforcement agencies to act.
The revelations have deepened public anger, with many now accusing the police of turning detention cells into torture chambers. Albert Ojwang's death has ignited mass protests across the country, with a total shutdown expected today, especially in Nairobi's CBD.
Citizens, activists, and Gen Z leaders are calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all involved including the OCS. The incident has become a symbol of state brutality and impunity, and many are vowing not to rest until justice is served.
As Kenya braces for another day of demonstrations, one thing is certain — the truth is out, and the people are watching.
