1 hour 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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4 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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5 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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7 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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8 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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13 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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14 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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15 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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15 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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16 h. ago OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Taalam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Taalam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 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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17 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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23 h. ago Kenya deputy police chief steps aside amid death in custody probe

Kenya deputy police chief steps aside amid death in custody probe  Punch Newspapers

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27 h. ago Eliud Lagat: Kenya deputy police chief step aside over di death of blogger for police custody

Eliud Lagat: Kenya deputy police chief step aside over di death of blogger for police custody  BBC

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27 h. ago Eliud Lagat step aside as Kenya deputy police chief over di death of Albert Ojwang for police custody

Eliud Lagat step aside as Kenya deputy police chief over di death of Albert Ojwang for police custody  BBC

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28 h. ago Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention

Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention  BBCKenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNKenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated  AP NewsKenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody  The GuardianProtests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPRKenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg.comKenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger's death  DWKenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

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29 h. ago Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated

Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated  morningsun.net

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30 h. ago DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has finally bowed to pressure and stepped aside to allow for independent investigations into the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. Lagat announced his resignation in a statement, saying he was relinquishing his role in order to protect the integrity of the […] The post DIG Lagat Steps Aside Amid Pressure Over Blogger Ojwang’s Death in Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Lagat 'steps aside' amid blogger's death probe

Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Lagat 'steps aside' amid blogger's death probe  TRT Global

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31 h. ago EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising

The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has shocked the conscience of the nation. It is a tragedy that demands more than words—it demands justice. It demands accountability. And above all, it demands truth. Albert, a young Kenyan with nothing more than a phone and an opinion, died under the watch of those entrusted […] The post EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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