[PHOTOS] Journalists camp outside City Mortuary over Ojwang's death

A heavy media presence was witnessed outside City Mortuary on Monday as journalists camped at the facility where the body of Albert Ojwang is being preserved following his death while in police custody.

Ojwang reportedly died while being held at the Central Police Station in Nairobi under unclear circumstances, prompting public concern and increased scrutiny from the press.

By early morning, reporters from various media houses had set up outside the mortuary, awaiting official communication from authorities and hoping to speak with family members or legal representatives of the deceased.

Ojwang, a teacher based in Voi, was arrested on Saturday in Homa Bay town over what authorities described as a "derogatory" post on X.

He had travelled to Homa Bay to visit family when he was picked up by police officers. Ojwang was driven to Nairobi and booked at Central Police Station for further questioning. 

Police said he died by suicide after allegedly injuring himself while alone in a cell. 

Ojwang was found with serious head injuries believed to be self-inflicted and was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

As of Monday afternoon, no postmortem had been conducted, and access to the body remained restricted.

Journalists camping outside City Mortuary, where the body of Albert Ojwang is being preserved following his death in police custody, on June 9, 2025/CYRUS OMBATI.

Inspector General of Police in Kenya Douglas Kanja, deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli and IPOA chairman Isaak Hassan addressing the media on the sudden death of a Voi-based teacher Albert Ojwang at Central Police station, Nairobi on June 9, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI

Inspector General of Police in Kenya Douglas Kanja addressing the media on the death of Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station, Nairobi, on June 9, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI