Homa Bay Woman Rep condemns police brutality at funeral of blogger Albert Ojwang

Joyce Homabay women rep Joyce Atieno Bensouda/ X

Homa Bay County Woman Representative Joyce Atieno Bensouda has condemned police brutality that led to the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.

Speaking at Ojwang's funeral in Homa Bay, Bensouda said the police must exercise restraint and provide security as required by law.

"The police have indicated and shown that they need emotional and psychological counselling to carry out their duties in a professional manner," she said.

"What happened to Ojwang is unacceptable. Justice must be served, and as leaders, we must stand firm and demonstrate why we were elected," she added.

Amid rising cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings, Bensouda urged the county commissioner to ensure peace is maintained in Homa Bay.

In Ojwang's funeral, several leaders condemned police brutality.

Among them was Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who called for the prosecution of officers involved in Ojwang’s death.

“We condemn this act. Any police officer involved in Albert Ojwang’s murder must be arrested, taken to court, and jailed for life,” he said.

He further demanded the arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat.

“Eliud Langat must be arrested, taken to court,” he said.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, who also attended the funeral, vowed to monitor investigations into Ojwang’s death.

“We will closely follow this case. For the officers already in court, we’ll ensure they face murder charges and are convicted accordingly,” she said.

Wanga stressed that justice must not only be done but also be seen to be done, warning that delays could erode public trust in the justice system.

“Justice must not just be done, it must be seen to be done. Justice delayed is justice denied,” she added.

She urged police to act within the law and uphold their constitutional duty.