Slain teacher Albert Ojwang's mother, Eucabeth Adhiambo, has offered a heartbreaking recollection of her son's final moments.
Speaking during Ojwang's requiem mass on Wednesday, July 2, Eucabeth recounted the last interaction she had with her son before he was taken into custody.
"Albert, my son, I'm sorry. You were taken from my hands before you even ate the food I had given you; you hadn’t even started on your ugali.
"I apologize for letting you go while you were still hungry. You were shaking when they came for you, but you told me you hadn’t done anything," she said.
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Ojwang's wife, Nevnina Onyango, also gave an emotional tribute, recalling their final conversation and the heavy toll the tragedy has taken on her family.
"Albert left unexpectedly, but it was God's will. It's heavy on me and my son, who doesn’t even understand what’s happening. Albert was my everything. When we last spoke while he was at Central Police, I was the last person he talked to.
"His words were, ‘I love you, see you soon.’ I didn’t know those would be his last. I wouldn’t wish the pain we’re going through on anyone. I urge the police to treat everyone fairly," she said.
Ojwang died while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.
On Monday, June 23, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga approved murder charges against Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam and two officers following the death of Albert Ojwang.
In a statement, the DPP also stated that officers James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani would face murder charges.
John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao, and Brian Mwaniki Njue will also be charged with murder.
"Following the directive, IPOA submitted the inquiry file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on 22nd June 2025 for perusal and legal guidance.
"Upon receipt, the DPP immediately constituted a team of senior prosecutors to undertake a comprehensive review of the file. Consequently, the DPP has approved murder charges against six individuals," read the statement in part.
