The murder trial over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang entered a significant phase after prosecutors presented CCTV footage that they say places Police Constable Peter Kimani in his role as the designated cell sentry on the night Ojwang died in custody. The footage was shown in the Kibera High Court as a protected prosecution witness explained the movements of officers and access to the holding cells during the night of June 7–8, 2025.
Key Developments
According to the prosecution witness, Constable Kimani was the officer assigned as the cell sentry, a role that carries responsibility for controlling access to the detention area. The witness testified that, under police procedures, the sentry is the only officer authorized to permit or deny entry to the cells, including access by investigating officers or individuals delivering food to detainees.
CCTV footage shown in court reportedly captured Kimani at several locations within Nairobi Central Police Station, including near the cell block and at the station’s main entrance. The witness also pointed to footage showing two unidentified men interacting with Kimani before moving further into the station, though their identities have not been established in court.
Why the CCTV Evidence Matters
The prosecution is using the surveillance footage to reconstruct events leading up to Ojwang’s death and to establish who had responsibility for access to the holding cells. The evidence does not by itself determine criminal liability, but it forms part of the broader case the court is considering alongside witness testimony and other evidence. All accused persons have pleaded not guilty, and the case remains before the court.
