Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has denied accusations of mobilising goons to infiltrate the protests that were organised over the death of Albert Ojwang.
Mosiria, through a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Saturday, June 14, 2025, labelled the screenshot as sponsored fake propaganda, urging the public to disregard it entirely.
The post featured the screenshot stamped ‘FAKE’ in bold red letters.
Screenshot sparks uproar
The viral image purportedly showed a WhatsApp group conversation involving county officials allegedly planning to deploy and compensate hired goons to disrupt the protests held in Nairobi’s CBD.
The chats further appeared to discuss reimbursement for damages resulting from the demonstrations.
However, Mosiria distanced himself from the conversation and dismissed the document as fabricated and politically motivated.
Chaotic protest
The protests, which took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, saw hundreds of demonstrators pour into the streets demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Eliud Lagat, who lodged the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest.
The teacher and digital activist was apprehended in Homa Bay and later transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he died in custody.
The demonstrations turned chaotic, with two vehicles set ablaze along Aga Khan Walk and property, including flowerpots and dustbins, vandalized.
Despite the destruction, police have not made any arrests related to the incident.
Investigation
According to findings by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Ojwang died while in custody at Central Police Station. The oversight body has maintained that it will not allow a cover-up.
Police Constable James Mukhwana has already been arraigned in connection with the death, and IPOA has pledged to follow all leads, including questioning senior officers if necessary.
