US EditionProtests Escalate in Kenya Over Blogger’s Death in Custody
- On Thursday morning, law enforcement officers deployed tear gas to break up protesters calling for justice for Albert Ojwang in Nairobi's Central Business District.
- Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger and activist, was arrested on June 7 in Homa Bay for allegedly publishing false information about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.
- He was transported about 400 kilometers to Nairobi where he died two days later in custody with post-mortem reports indicating severe head trauma, neck compression, and soft tissue injuries consistent with assault.
- A police officer was arrested in connection with Ojwang's death, amid widespread public outrage and calls for transparency as evidenced by statements from officials and rights groups.
- The protests and scrutiny highlight growing demands for police reform and accountability in Kenya, reflecting broader concerns over state violence and governance.
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Kenya protests over blogger’s killing in police custody
Thousands of people protested in cities across Kenya after a blogger critical of the government died in police custody. Authorities had previously claimed that Albert Ojwang died from self-inflicted injuries, but an autopsy showed that he was likely killed by an assault; a police officer has been arrested. Ojwang’s case has reignited long-running anger against police brutality in a country that has been roiled by anti-government protests in rece…
Kenyan police officer arrested after protests over blogger's death in custody
Albert Ojwang, who blogged about corruption on the social platform X, was arrested on June 6 in western Kenya and driven 400 kilometers (248 miles) to Nairobi. He died two days later at the Central Police Station after “hitting his head against the cell wall,” police said
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Police constable arrested over blogger’s death is in custody, say Kenyan media
Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested a police constable over the death in custody of a political blogger last week triggered angry protests in the capital Nairobi, local newspapers The Nation, The Standard, and The Star reported.
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