"Heads Must Roll!" Kenyans Outraged as Mukhwana Implicates Senior Police Officers

Kenyans are reeling from Police Constable James Mukhwana’s shocking confession regarding the brutal death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’ at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 7, 2025.

In a detailed statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana admitted to orchestrating an assault on Ojwang’ under orders from senior officers, including Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Talaam and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Kipkoech Lagat.

The revelation has sparked a firestorm of outrage online, with citizens demanding justice and accountability.

On X, reactions are raw and unfiltered. @Kinyanjui254 called it “a betrayal of trust,” writing, “Mukhwana’s confession exposes the rot in our police force. If senior officers like Lagat ordered this, heads must roll!”

The sentiment is echoed by @WanjiruKE, who demanded, “Arrest Talaam and Lagat NOW! This is murder, not discipline. #JusticeForAlbert.”

The hashtag has trended as Kenyans rally behind Ojwang’s family, with many expressing horror at the alleged payment of KSh 2,000 to inmates to carry out the beating.

Anger is directed at the police hierarchy. @OchiengTruth labeled it “state-sponsored brutality,” stating, “Mukhwana was just a pawn. Lagat and his cronies must face the law. This is why we protest!”

This ties into last week’s demonstrations, where hundreds took to Nairobi’s streets after Ojwang’s death, calling for Lagat’s resignation—a demand now intensified by Mukhwana’s claims.

@NjeriActivist added, “The cover-up attempt shows how deep this goes. IPOA must dig deeper. #PoliceReform.”

Some users expressed disbelief at the brutality’s scale. @KamauInsights wrote, “Paying inmates to torture someone until they’re hospitalized? This is barbaric. Mukhwana’s guilt doesn’t erase the system’s failure.”

@MwangiJustice questioned the orders’ origin, asking, “Who above Lagat gave the green light? This smells of political interference. #RutoMustAnswer.”

The mention of President Ruto reflects growing suspicion of high-level involvement, especially amid ongoing #RutoMustGo protests.

Support for Mukhwana’s confession as a turning point is mixed. @KibetVoice praised his change of heart, noting, “At least he came clean. That takes guts. But it’s too late for Albert.”

Conversely, @ShiroKE slammed him, saying, “Mukhwana’s crocodile tears won’t save him. He followed orders to beat a man to death. Jail him!”

This divide highlights a public torn between seeing him as a whistleblower or a culpable participant.

The confession has reignited calls for systemic change. @MainaReformer urged, “This is proof our police need total overhaul.

Lagat stepping aside isn’t enough—dissolve the command!” @OtienoFacts linked it to broader issues, stating, “Ojwang’s death is a symptom of a corrupt system. Mukhwana’s story is just the tip of the iceberg.”