In a post on his X account, Kaluma called for the arrest and prosecution of the unnamed person to ensure justice for Ojwang and his family.
This marked the first time Kaluma made a strong public statement regarding Ojwang’s death, adding his voice to the growing outrage since the teacher and blogger allegedly died while in police custody.
“The person who instructed that Albert Ojwang be arrested and unprocedurally moved to Nairobi is the same person who ordered his torture and killing,” Kaluma claimed, without naming anyone.
“Let the person be arrested, prosecuted for murder, and jailed. Respect for human rights must be at the heart of policing in Kenya.”
According to a statement by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Ojwang was arrested at his rural home in Homa Bay on June 6, 2025, and transported to Nairobi, where he was booked at the Central Police Station.
Kanja said Ojwang was later found unconscious in a cell on the night of Sunday, June 8, and was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Following the incident, several leaders, including government supporters, have called for a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served and that those responsible are held accountable.
At the same time, nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege called for a comprehensive reevaluation of the criteria used to recruit police officers.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on June 10, 2025, Chege expressed concern over the low educational standards required of police recruits.
“When recruiting our police officers, we don’t look for top performers education-wise. Maybe it is time we relook at this, because these are people we entrust our lives with. It is a sad day for Kenyans. Heads must roll,” she said emphatically.
She argued that the current system, which does not prioritise strong academic credentials, may be inadequate for a role as critical as safeguarding public lives.
Chege’s remarks come in the wake of Ojwang’s death, which has reignited public outrage over police brutality. The incident follows a series of protests in which dozens of Kenyans have died and many more have been injured, raising serious concerns about public trust in the country’s security forces.
Meanwhile, Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya has demanded urgent answers from the Ministry of Interior over Ojwang’s death.
In a Question by Private Notice submitted to the National Assembly on June 9, 2025, Salasya directed a nine-point inquiry to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
The MP called for transparency, accountability, and immediate reforms to protect the rights of individuals in police custody.
Salasya questioned the circumstances of Ojwang’s arrest on Friday, June 6, in Homa Bay County over allegations of false publication, and the rationale for transferring him more than 300 kilometres to Nairobi.
He also sought details on the conditions of Ojwang’s detention and the nature of his interrogation after being booked into custody on Saturday, June 7, at 9:35 p.m.
"Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the rationale for transporting Mr. Ojwang to Nairobi and detail the nature of interrogation and conditions of detention he was subjected to?" Salasya asked.
