Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor has officially withdrawn from performing the autopsy on the late Albert Ojwang, a popular blogger whose death has raised serious public concern.
The autopsy was initially scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday but was pushed to 2 p.m. to allow Dr. Oduor time to arrive. However, shortly after his arrival, he chose not to participate in the examination.
Reports indicate that Dr. Oduor stepped aside from the procedure due to a personal connection with the deceased. According to him, Albert Ojwang belonged to his extended family, and he believed it would not be appropriate to carry out the autopsy in such circumstances.
His decision was based on ethical grounds to avoid any potential conflict of interest or questions about impartiality.
Before the autopsy proceedings, the family’s legal representative, Julius Juma, stated that the family could not yet determine what exactly led to Ojwang’s death.
This uncertainty made it urgent to conduct a post-mortem in order to shed light on the real cause of his untimely demise. Dr. Oduor had reportedly spent time earlier in the day with the immediate family of the late blogger.
They were engaged in a closed-door meeting, though the details of their discussion were not made public.
Despite Dr. Oduor’s withdrawal, the autopsy continued as scheduled with the involvement of several other medical experts.
Among those present were pathologists affiliated with the Police Reforms Working Group and the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU), ensuring that the process was carried out with professionalism and transparency.
As of the time this report was published, the exact cause of Albert Ojwang’s death had not been officially confirmed. However, after a preliminary body examination, the family’s lawyer noted that Ojwang had suffered severe injuries to the head.
There were also visible secondary injuries to his hands and shoulders, which raised further concerns over the circumstances surrounding his death.
Several civil society organizations were present at the City Mortuary to observe the post-mortem process. These included representatives from Amnesty International, the Law Society of Kenya, Defenders Coalition, and VOCAL Africa, among others.
The groups emphasized that they would not back down until all details surrounding Ojwang’s death were made public and those responsible held accountable.
Activist Hussein Khalid, who was also at the scene, strongly condemned any potential cover-up and demanded justice. “We want serious action taken against the officers involved.
We are closely following the post-mortem findings to ensure the truth about his death comes out,” he stated firmly.
Dr. Oduor, who stepped down from this particular case, is widely known for his long-standing service as a government pathologist.
Over the years, he has handled numerous high-profile autopsies across the country. Recently, he led the autopsy in the case of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, in which he concluded that the MP had died due to excessive bleeding and failure of critical organs.
He was also involved in another sensitive investigation—the case of Willis Ayieko, a Human Resource Manager who was found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Dr. Oduor’s extensive experience and expertise have made him a trusted figure in the field of forensic pathology, especially in high-stakes or politically sensitive cases.
Though he did not perform the autopsy on Albert Ojwang, his withdrawal has added another layer of seriousness to the case, prompting further public interest and demand for justice.
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