Bernard Midia

Bernard Midia

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Dr. Bernard Midia is a prominent Kenyan pathologist known for his expertise in forensic medicine. He gained significant attention following his role as the lead pathologist in the autopsy of Albert Ojwang, a blogger who died in police custody. Dr. Midia's findings, which contradicted police claims regarding the circumstances of Ojwang's death, highlighted the severe injuries indicative of assault. His work has been pivotal in raising awareness about police brutality and the need for accountability in Kenya.

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Dr Midia said, according to the autopsy, possible injuries included the finding of a bleed on the upper side of the neck, in the muscles, which possibly would be suggestive of neck compression.

Autopsy of Anthony Otieno suggests neck compression as family denies claims of him being a robber
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-26
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Dr Bernard Midia was one of the pathologists who conducted the autopsy.

Fresh clues after CCTV, autopsy reveal deadly crash killed Jirongo
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-12-18
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Pathologist Bernard Midia conducted an autopsy that indicated assault as the cause of Ojwang's death.

Kenya protests escalate after death of blogger `at hands of police’
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-06-12
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Bernard Midia participated in the examination of Albert Ojwang's body.

Au Kenya, le blogueur Albert Ojwang a été étranglé et battu à mort en garde à vue, selon les médecins légistes
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-12
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Bernard Midia is a state pathologist who stated that the cause of death was clear and pointed towards assault.

Kenyan blogger was hit, assaulted to death, Autopsy reveals
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-11
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Dr. Bernard Midia led the team of pathologists who conducted the autopsy on Albert Ojwang.

Albert Ojwang's autopsy shows the Kenyan blogger was hit and assaulted to death
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
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