A political earthquake is shaking Kenya’s capital after former Chief Justice David Maraga publicly accused President William Ruto of bearing ultimate responsibility for the brutal death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody.
The explosive remarks were delivered Monday, June 16, 2025, as Maraga stormed Vigilance House in Nairobi to file a formal petition demanding the immediate resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat.
And the warning was crystal clear—resign by June 25, or face mass protests. “The blood of Albert Ojwang is on the hands of this regime. The buck stops with President Ruto,” Maraga declared with fiery resolve.
This political firestorm comes hot on the heels of another controversy: Ruto’s unsettling speech in Lugari, Kakamega County on Sunday, where he hinted at possibly clinging to power if he loses the 2027 elections.
The remarks have been labeled “dangerous and dictatorial” by opposition leaders, including Martha Karua.But now, a darker, more haunting issue is rising—allegations of state-sponsored murder.Ojwang, a teacher from Homa Bay, was arrested on June 7 over a social media post allegedly defaming DIG Lagat.
He was transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he died just 24 hours later. A government pathologist later confirmed the worst: Ojwang was tortured, strangled, and beaten to death.
“Under this administration, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings have exploded—rising by over 450% in one year alone,” Maraga noted grimly.
In a shocking revelation, Maraga accused government-backed investigative bodies of giving false testimony under oath to cover up the real cause of Ojwang’s death—pinning responsibility directly on Lagat, and by extension, the president himself.
“Enough is enough. Albert’s murder is the breaking point. This regime has betrayed its people,” Maraga thundered. “The government has lost all moral authority to lead.”
Security was tight at Vigilance House during the petition handover, with police sealing off the area amid mounting public tension.Maraga has vowed to march alongside Kenyans on June 25 if Lagat doesn’t resign—signaling a potential turning point in Kenya’s fight against state impunity.
“We will take to the streets. And this time, we will not be silenced.”As outrage boils over and protest momentum builds, all eyes are now on State House. Will Ruto address the mounting storm—or allow the fury to consume his administration? Kenya watches, breath held.
