Dr Caroline Njeru to lead Albert Ojwang’ post-mortem as Oduor steps back over family ties
However, the Eastleigh Voice has confirmed that Dr Caroline Njeru, another government pathologist, will lead the procedure, which has now been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 10, at 8am.
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has clarified that he will be part of the team overseeing the post-mortem on Albert Ojwang' but will not be the one conducting the autopsy.
The clarification comes amid widespread social media reports claiming that Oduor had recused himself from the case due to a potential conflict of interest.
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However, the Eastleigh Voice has confirmed that Dr Caroline Njeru, another government pathologist, will lead the procedure, which has now been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 10, at 8am.
Dr Njeru cited poor lighting at the mortuary as the reason for the postponement, saying she could not carry out the autopsy without adequate natural light.
Ojwang' died under mysterious circumstances while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, following his arrest in Homa Bay town on Saturday over a post on social media, which authorities reportedly described as “derogatory.”
According to police, Ojwang was alone in a holding cell when he allegedly hit his head on a wall, sustaining critical injuries believed to be self-inflicted. He was later rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Ojwang had travelled to Homa Bay to visit family when he was arrested and driven to Nairobi, where he was detained pending further interrogation.
On Monday, outside City Mortuary, a lawyer representing Ojwang’s family raised serious concerns about the condition of his body, which he said showed clear signs of physical trauma.
“The head was swollen all over—especially the frontal part, the nose, and the ear,” the lawyer told reporters, adding that there was visible blood coming from Ojwang’s nose and mouth during the viewing.
The lawyer also revealed that Ojwang' had injuries on his hands and shoulders. He urged authorities to allow for an independent investigation, arguing that the nature of the injuries raises suspicions of foul play.
“We came here to further the investigations that we commenced yesterday (Sunday), particularly because we were informed that today the autopsy would be conducted,” he said.
He added that a meeting was held at the office of the Chief Government Pathologist, after which it was agreed to postpone the procedure.
The legal team said they had spent over 24 hours gathering information since Sunday to support their case.
Ojwang’s death has sparked outrage among Kenyans, with civil society organisations, leaders, and members of the public calling for thorough and transparent investigations.
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