Truth must come to light, Mudavadi says as he condoles Ojwang's family

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi/File

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has joined the growing chorus of voices demanding answers in the tragic death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.

Ojwang's mysterious death has left his family—and the nation—reeling.

In a heartfelt message posted on his X account on June 11, Mudavadi extended his condolences to Ojwang’s grieving family, describing their pain as unimaginable.

“The loss of a child is a pain no parent should ever endure, and when the circumstances remain unclear, that pain is even heavier,” he wrote.

He reached out to Mzee Meshack Ojwang Opiyo, Mama Eucabeth Ojwang, Mrs Nevnine Onyango, and the wider Ojwang family and friends, offering his support during this difficult time.

With questions swirling around the circumstances of Ojwang’s death, Mudavadi urged the authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.

“As we all seek clarity and justice, I urge the relevant authorities to pursue a thorough and transparent investigation. “The truth must come to light,” he stated.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary emphasized that justice and accountability are non-negotiable in a democratic society.

“A just society is built on the foundation of accountability and the unwavering application of the rule of law. Let us ensure this process reaches its rightful conclusion,” he said.

Ojwang, who was found dead in a police cell at Central Police Station, is believed to have been strangled and assaulted, according to a postmortem report by a government pathologist.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched a murder investigation and summoned the police officers on duty when Ojwang died.

As pressure mounts for answers, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, has directed IPOA to fast-track its investigation and submit its findings within seven days.

Ingonga said he is closely monitoring the case, which has sparked widespread public outrage.

For Ojwang’s family, justice cannot come soon enough. The death of a loved one is always difficult, but for them, the uncertainty and silence have made the grief even harder to bear.