Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

Ojwang: Death stemming from police boss's 'tarnished name' ignites outrage

Kenya: President Ruto condemns death of man in police custody

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday frowned at the death of a man in police custody that has triggered widespread anger as the country prepares to mark a year since massive protests calling for change. The 31-year-old deceased was arrested in western Kenya over posts on social media accusing police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat of corruption. He was transferred to the central police station in the capital Nairobi where he …

Kenya's Ruto says blogger died at hands of police, shifting official account

NAIROBI - Kenyan President William Ruto said on Wednesday that a blogger arrested last week had died \"at the hands of the police\", reversing official accounts of his death in the latest case to draw scrutiny to the actions of the country's security services. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

Police say Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested in western Kenya on Friday for allegedly defaming the country's deputy police chief online.

Kenyan president admits blogger’s death at hands of police, calls it unacceptable

William Ruto orders police to cooperate with probe into Albert Ojwang's death in custody, promising swift and transparent investigations - Anadolu Ajansı

Killed by police: Death of blogger in cells raises questions over transparency

Arresting officers claimed Albert Ojwang had abused their boss on X. He was driven to Nairobi then booked at Central Police Station, where he was later found dead.