LSK Demands Full Disclosure of Interdicted Officers in Albert Ojwang Case
The Mt Kenya Times 
Law society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo alongside Law society of Kenya members,issuing her address at a press briefing in Nairobi
By: Cynthia Masibo
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for immediate transparency from the National Police Service, urging Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to publicly disclose the names of all officers interdicted in connection with the controversial arrest and subsequent transfer of Albert Ojwang from Homa Bay County to Nairobi.
Addressing the media on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo emphasized that the public has a right to know the identities of the officers involved, insisting that transparency is essential for accountability and the restoration of public trust in law enforcement.
“We want to know who these officers are. The ones who picked up Albert Ojwang—are they part and parcel of those interdicted?” Odhiambo questioned, highlighting the need for clarity on whether the officers directly involved in Ojwang’s arrest are among those suspended from duty.
Ojwang’s arrest and transfer under unclear circumstances has sparked widespread outrage, intensifying scrutiny of police conduct and the treatment of detainees in custody. The LSK President condemned the manner in which the operation was carried out, describing it as opaque and deeply troubling.
“The withholding of the names of the interdicted officers undermines transparency and erodes public confidence in law enforcement,” Odhiambo stated. She further noted that only full disclosure and accountability would help restore faith in the police service.
Odhiambo also raised serious concerns about the safety and welfare of detainees in police custody, citing a worrying trend of abuse and mistreatment in Kenyan police cells, particularly at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. “We have sounded grave apprehension over Central Police Station in Nairobi, which has been a poster boy for police brutality and overreach. This must come to an end,” she said.
The LSK is now calling on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to step in and ensure justice is served, not only for Albert Ojwang but for all Kenyans who have suffered at the hands of rogue officers. The society insists that robust oversight and accountability mechanisms are crucial to addressing the systemic issues plaguing the police service.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has yet to release an official list of the interdicted officers. However, he has ordered the immediate interdiction of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station, the duty officer on shift the night of Ojwang’s death, the cells entry officer on duty at the time, and all officers who were manning the report office that night.
The lack of transparency surrounding the identities of the interdicted officers has fueled further public concern, with calls mounting for the police leadership to act decisively and openly. Civil society groups and human rights organizations have echoed the LSK’s demands, urging the police to uphold the highest standards of accountability and respect for human rights.
As investigations continue, the LSK has pledged to closely monitor the case and advocate for the rights of all detainees, reiterating its commitment to ensuring that justice is not only done but seen to be done. The society warns that failure to address these issues risks deepening the crisis of confidence in Kenya’s law enforcement agencies.
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