- DCI Amin says he didn’t lie to the Senate—just read official police entries.
- Critics claim he tried to downplay the DCI’s role in Ojwang’s arrest.
- Ojwang died in custody after exposing alleged police corruption online.
- Protesters want DIG Lagat out, demanding justice and answers.
- Investigations are still ongoing as public pressure grows.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin has rubbished claims that he misled Senators while testifying on the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang. Speaking to the press on Monday, Amin said everything he presented in Parliament was pulled straight from official police logs, not his own opinion.
“I Only Read the Records”
Amin explained that the timeline he shared—when the suspect was arrested, booked, and when officers visited the mortuary—was all recorded in the digital OB system. “People are twisting my words. I didn’t cook anything. I simply read what’s already on the record,” he insisted.
Ojwang, who had posted online claims linking Deputy IG Eliud Lagat to a graft scandal, was arrested at his home in Homa Bay and taken to Nairobi. He later died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody. His death triggered anger nationwide, both online and on the streets.
Following Amin’s appearance in the Senate, critics accused him of trying to shield top cops from blame, especially DIG Lagat, who has been mentioned multiple times as being involved in Ojwang’s arrest and alleged torture.
Ojwang’s death has sparked a wave of protests, led mostly by Gen Z and human rights groups. One of their loudest demands? The resignation of DIG Lagat and full justice for the slain blogger.
Investigations are still active, but public confidence is low. Civil rights groups continue to call out the state for what they describe as a dangerous trend of silencing critical voices through intimidation and violence.
