Court proceedings at Kibera Law Courts took an unexpected turn during the mention of Albert Ojwang’s murder case when activist Mulinge Muteti interrupted the session with strong demands.
He stood up and shouted that Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat must be arrested for protecting suspects linked to Ojwang’s death.
This incident forced court officials to briefly stop the session as orderlies moved in to manage the situation and calm the courtroom.
Albert Ojwang, a teacher and activist, died while in police custody. His death raised serious questions among the public, with reports that high-ranking security officials could be involved.
Activist Muteti has remained vocal in pushing for accountability, pointing fingers at top officials who he believes are interfering with investigations to protect those behind the incident.
He believes DIG Lagat has a direct role in shielding suspects and preventing the case from moving forward properly.
The presiding magistrate responded by ordering Muteti to apologise for the interruption. However, she allowed his concerns to be officially recorded, saying that the court would proceed independently and would not be influenced by any outside force.
The concerns about interference are not going away.While the courtroom incident brought renewed attention to the case, questions now turn to IPOA, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, which has so far remained silent about DIG Lagat’s alleged involvement.
IPOA, the body meant to hold senior officers accountable, appears to be dragging its feet despite public pressure.
Instead of acting firmly, it has been seen protecting senior figures like Lagat, which only adds to the anger felt by those following the case.
The silence and inaction from IPOA undermine its credibility and mission.
Meanwhile, on July 29, State Counsel Gichuhi informed the court that the government was ready to collect DNA samples from police constable Mukhwana, one of the accused in the case.
She urged the court to order Capitol Hill Police Station to allow Mukhwana to be transferred to the Government Chemist for urgent testing.
These forensic results are expected to play a major role in the investigation.
