Parliament Demands 48-Hour Report on Blogger Albert Ojwang’s Death
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has ordered the chairman of the Administration and Internal Security Committee, Gabriel Tongoyo, to present a preliminary report on the death of blogger Albert Ojwang within 48 hours.
This directive came during a tense parliamentary session on Tuesday, where several Members of Parliament (MPs) voiced their anger and concern, joining many Kenyans in strongly condemning the mysterious and tragic death of Ojwang.
Ojwang, a well-known social media personality, died on Sunday, June 8. A postmortem examination later confirmed that his injuries had been caused by another person, suggesting he was assaulted before his death.
Nyando MP Jared Okello took the lead in seeking answers, requesting a formal statement from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to explain the circumstances leading to Ojwang’s death. His request was supported by many fellow lawmakers who raised serious questions about the conduct of the country’s security agencies.
They also called for immediate action against the police officers allegedly involved in Ojwang’s arrest and possible mistreatment.
As pressure mounted, Speaker Wetang’ula stepped in and provided direction. He instructed Tongoyo to deliver a progress report on the ongoing investigations into Ojwang’s death by Thursday.
“This issue is causing a lot of public concern,” Wetang’ula said, comparing the incident to the tragic story of Steve Biko, the South African anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody. “The explanations being offered so far are not convincing.”
He went on to emphasize the importance of accountability, directing, “I want the chairman of the security committee to present a preliminary report to the House on Thursday at 2:30 p.m., to update Parliament and the entire country on the status of the investigations and to respond to the concerns raised by Jared Okello and other MPs.”
Interestingly, Thursday, June 12, is also the date scheduled for the reading of the 2025/2026 national budget. However, Wetang’ula assured MPs that the House would allocate some time before the budget presentation to hear the committee’s report.
“I am aware Thursday is budget day, but we’ll have thirty minutes before the session starts. You must bring that preliminary report and statement to the House at 2:30 p.m.,” the Speaker firmly reiterated.
Several national leaders have also spoken out, demanding justice for Ojwang. Among them is ODM party leader Raila Odinga, who condemned the unclear and suspicious circumstances surrounding the young blogger’s death.
He also expressed deep worry over the increasing number of young Kenyans who have died mysteriously, often with alleged links to law enforcement.
Raila called for urgent and transparent investigations, insisting the truth must come out. “We cannot afford to have yet another young life end unjustly. We need a speedy and credible resolution to this case, just like the many others we have been following since 2023,” Raila said on Tuesday.
Ojwang’s death has sparked public outrage, reigniting national debate on police accountability and the safety of Kenyan youth. As the Thursday deadline approaches, many citizens and leaders alike are watching closely, hoping for answers, justice, and change.
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