Tensions erupted in Homa Bay on July 3 after a dramatic incident involving Gen Z protesters and the body of slain blogger Albert Ojwang. Emotions ran high during Ojwang’s funeral procession, and events escalated when a mob stormed Mawego Police Station, eventually setting it on fire.
The protestors claimed they were seeking justice for the blogger’s mysterious death.
Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has stirred controversy after publicly accusing social media personality 2mbili of inciting the crowd that torched the station.
In a strongly worded interview, Owino claimed that 2mbili played a central role in leading the angry youth into taking the body to the police station, which later went up in flames.
“There was clear incitement, and it’s people like Mr. 2mbili who led the group. They took the body to the station and ended up burning it down.
Do they truly understand the consequences of such actions? Who will ensure the safety of that village once the crowd leaves?” Owino asked during the interview.
The chaotic scenes unfolded shortly after Ojwang’s body was flown from Nairobi to his home county of Homa Bay. Videos, many of which were shared by 2mbili on his social media accounts, showed large crowds carrying the casket through the streets.
Protesters accused the police of being responsible for Ojwang’s death and demanded accountability. The blogger had reportedly been detained at Mawego Police Station before being transferred to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he died under unclear circumstances.
As the protest intensified, demonstrators stormed Mawego Police Station. Minutes later, the building was engulfed in flames.
Shocking photos and videos circulated online, showing the station completely destroyed as law enforcement officers stood by and watched from a distance, seemingly unwilling or unable to intervene.
Security expert Kevin Osido, speaking exclusively to Newshub.co.ke, weighed in on the matter. He emphasized that while peaceful protests are a right protected by the Constitution, the events in Homa Bay reflect a deeper frustration among young people.
According to Osido, these frustrations stem from continued police brutality and a lack of transparency in how cases involving police conduct are handled.
Osido also warned against jumping to conclusions and targeting public figures without solid evidence. “When the government points fingers in emotionally charged situations without proof, it risks inflaming tensions further.
Blaming influencers like 2mbili without facts could be seen as an attempt to intimidate dissenting voices or divert attention from the real issue—police accountability,” he told Newshub.co.ke.
In response to the accusations, 2mbili took to Instagram with a sarcastic jab that left many of his followers either laughing or concerned. He posted a clip from Owino’s interview with the cheeky caption: “Mzee ameamua kunipeana tu hivo?” (loosely translated to “This old man just decided to sell me out like that?”), followed by several laughing emojis.
His post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions. Some fans found his response humorous and lighthearted, while others advised him to be more cautious given the seriousness of the allegations. Many expressed worry that he could become a scapegoat in a politically charged situation.
As investigations continue, the Homa Bay incident has become a powerful example of how deeply the youth are demanding change in Kenya’s policing system.
While 2mbili’s name remains in the spotlight, analysts caution that real progress will only come when the government takes genuine steps toward transparency and justice.
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