13 h. ago DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jun 18- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, requiring him to appear before its investigations team to record a statement in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. A secondary school teacher and blogger, Ojwang was arrested […] The post DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Kenya: Deputy Inspector General Summoned Over Blogger's Death

Kenya: Deputy Inspector General Summoned Over Blogger's Death  allAfrica.com

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21 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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28 h. ago Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has found strong support from his neighbors in Selia village, Mosop, Nandi County, as public scrutiny around him continues to intensify. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the villagers staged a peaceful protest, voicing their backing for Lagat, who recently stepped aside from his role to allow for a transparent investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. Carrying twigs and chanting in unity, the residents defended Lagat against what they described as premature condemnation. They argued that he deserves a fair investigation and should not be judged guilty without evidence. Among the The post Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests

Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests  The HillClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  Reuters

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37 h. ago Clashes in Kenya following death of blogger while in police custody

Clashes in Kenya following death of blogger while in police custody  The Lufkin Daily News

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38 h. ago Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

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39 h. ago Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger’s death

Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger’s death  WDHN

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39 h. ago Chaos in Kenya as violent protest erupts in Nairobi over blogger’s death; Police fire tear gas

Chaos in Kenya as violent protest erupts in Nairobi over blogger’s death; Police fire tear gas  The Economic Times

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40 h. ago Protesters clash wit men wey carry weapon for Kenya over di death of one blogger for police custody

Protesters clash wit men wey carry weapon for Kenya over di death of one blogger for police custody  BBC

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40 h. ago Police shot man dead during protest in Kenyan capital over blogger's death

Police shot man dead during protest in Kenyan capital over blogger's death  Anadolu Ajansı

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41 h. ago One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

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43 h. ago One dead in Kenyan protests over death of blogger in custody

One dead in Kenyan protests over death of blogger in custody  Reuters

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44 h. ago Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody

Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody  Yahoo

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49 h. ago “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17—Civil society leaders, prominent lawyers and political figures are demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody—calling his decision to “step aside” a hollow gesture. Outrage has grown since Monday when Lagat issued […] The post “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 h. ago Kenya: Deputy Police Chief Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang's Death in Custody

Kenya: Deputy Police Chief Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang's Death in Custody  allAfrica.com

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52 h. ago Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death

Two suspects accused of interfering with CCTV footage tied to the suspicious death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ were arraigned on Monday afternoon at the Kibera Law Courts. The suspects face charges of obstructing justice after allegedly tampering with surveillance recordings believed to hold crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into Ojwang’s death while in police custody at Nairobi Central Police Station. Among those arraigned is a technician accused of receiving Ksh3,000 to alter CCTV footage at the station. Detectives arrested him at his Saika residence on Friday morning during a targeted operation. During questioning, he reportedly admitted to The post Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has arrested three civilians believed to have played a role in the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. The suspects – Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue – were held at the same station during the time Ojwang’ was detained. Investigators allege that police officers used the three detainees to physically assault Ojwang’, an attack that reportedly led to his death. Although authorities released the trio shortly after the incident, IPOA rearrested them on Sunday. To prevent interference The post Three Civilians Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody, Two Police Officers on the Run appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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53 h. ago Kenya deputy police chief 'steps aside' over blogger's death

Kenya deputy police chief 'steps aside' over blogger's death  DW

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53 h. ago Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody

Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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