2Mbili Reacts as Charles Owino Claims He Led Mob to Torch Police Station at Albert Ojwang’s Funeral
- Tensions flared in Homa Bay on July 3 as Gen Z protesters stormed a police station with slain blogger Albert Ojwang’s body
- Charles Owino singled out 2mbili in a fiery interview, claiming the influencer led the chaos that saw an entire police station engulfed in flames
- 2mbili’s cheeky Instagram reaction to Owino’s allegations sparked a wave of mixed reactions from fans, some amused, others warning him to tread carefully
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, security analyst Kevin Osido said Homa Bay protests show rising youth frustration over police brutality and lack of accountability
Social media personality 2mbili has broken his silence after former police spokesperson Charles Owino accused him of inciting a mob that torched a police station during the funeral procession of slain blogger Albert Ojwang.
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In a recent interview, Owino pointed the finger at 2mbili, blaming him for fuelling tensions that allegedly led to the destruction of Mawego Police Station in Homa Bay on July 3, the day Ojwang’s body was returned home for burial.
What did Charles Owino accuse 2mbili of doing?
“There was incitement that made these young people, led by Mr 2mbili, to grab the body and take it to the police station and eventually torch the station. Our question would be, do they really know what they are doing? Tomorrow, when they have left, who protects that village?” Owino posed.
Emotions ran high in Homa Bay that day, as Gen Z protesters took charge of Ojwang’s body shortly after it was airlifted from Nairobi.
The demonstrators, calling for justice, stormed Mawego Police Station, where the blogger was allegedly held before his transfer to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he later died.
Videos widely shared on social media, many posted by 2mbili, captured the angry crowd chanting and marching through the streets with the casket, demanding accountability.
Moments later, the station was set ablaze, with images showing it completely engulfed in flames as police officers watched from a distance.
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, security analyst Kevin Osido said that while youth-led protests are a constitutional right, the events in Homa Bay reflect growing public frustration with state institutions and the lack of accountability in police-related deaths.
He warned, however, that assigning blame without evidence could be counterproductive and risk fuelling further unrest.
“The government must tread carefully when attributing responsibility in emotionally charged situations. Pointing fingers at influencers without clear proof can easily be interpreted as an attempt to silence dissent or shift focus from the real issue, which is police accountability,” Osido told TUKO.co.ke.
How did 2mbili respond to Charles Owino?
Reacting to Owino’s accusations, 2mbili shared a snippet of the interview on Instagram with a sarcastic caption that left fans amused.
“Mzee ameamua kunipeana tu hivo?” he quipped, adding several laughing emojis.
Watch the video below:
Social media reactions
Here are some comments from netizens:
pilot_mike_makau:
"Bro you were doing your job that feeds you and your family don't worry! This is a mere excuse."
triza.kare:
"Na ivo ndo mzae wako ameomoka 🤣😂🤣🤣road trip loading."
bankslave_12:
"The most wanted lazima tufike."
_mhenga_official:
"Bora ameanza na a Mr 2mbili mambo iko sawa."
issa_kinja:
"Huyu 2mbili anasemaje yeye akiulizwa?"
antoniothemc:
"2mbili wamekumark."
moldinekerrie:
"Chunga wasitumane Subaru mkuu."
f.o.r.t.u.n.e.odipo:
"2mbili networth ya wazazi sai inachezea 2million."
Source: Twitter
What did Charles Owino say about Boniface Kariuki's shooting?
In yet another contentious statement, Owino alleged that Boniface Kariuki, the young protester shot during the anti-police brutality demonstrations, had hurled insults at the officer moments before he was shot.
The confrontation was caught on camera and rapidly spread online, sparking national outrage.
Owino came to the officer’s defence, describing him as a 24-year-old with less than two years of experience.
He claimed the officer had been armed with rubber bullets but lost control and fired improperly amid the chaos.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
