Autopsy: Kenya Police Killed Albert Ojwang
There were also other injuries on other parts of the body, proving that he was assaulted before he was killed.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
A postmortem conducted on the body of the late X influencer Albert Ojwang on Tuesday, June 10 contradicted police reports that his death was self-inflicted.
According to Pathologist Bernard Midia who made the revelation at the Nairobi Funeral Home, the teacher died as a result of neck injury and had neck compressions.
There were also other injuries on other parts of the body, proving that he was assaulted before he was killed.
"The cause of death is very clear. A head injury, neck compression, and we also have other injuries on other parts of the body that are pointing towards assault," Midia said.
Scenes at the Nairobi Funeral Home during the autopsy of the late X influencer Albert Ojwang on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. /HUSSEIN KHALID
Pathologists investigating the death rejected the police's claim that the deceased died after hitting his head against the police cell walls.
"When you combine all the injuries in the body, they are consistent with a struggle," added Midia, with additional samples since taken for further analysis.
Timeline: How Did Albert Ojwang's Murder Happen?
Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and X influencer, was first reported to have died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, under mysterious circumstances while in police custody at Nairobi's Central Police Station.
The events leading to his death began on Friday, June 6, 2025, when he was arrested in Homa Bay County. His arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, who accused Ojwang of tarnishing his name on social media through a post on X.
After his arrest in Homa Bay, Ojwang was transferred over 350 km to Nairobi and booked into the Central Police Station on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, police reported finding him unconscious in a cell, stating he had hit his head against a wall. He was then rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
"NPS confirms that Albert Omondi Ojwang was lawfully arrested by DCI detectives for false publication and placed in custody. While in custody, the suspect sustained head injuries after hitting his head against the cell wall," NPS noted in an earlier statement.
"Police officers on duty promptly noticed the injuries and rushed him to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival."
However, Ojwang's family lawyer refuted the police narrative of suicide, stating that Ojwang's body bore injuries on the head, shoulders, and hand, suggesting possible torture and murder.
The death has sparked nationwide uproar as well as condemnation, and led to calls for a thorough investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
In response to public pressure, the Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, ordered the interdiction of several officers to ensure an impartial investigation.
