66 h. ago Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – A man identified by witnesses as a hawker selling masks to demonstrators was shot dead by police outside Imenti House in Nairobi on Tuesday, during protests demanding justice for blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last week. The shooting was captured live on mobile phones by […] The post Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 h. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang

Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang  World Socialist Web Site

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3 d. ago “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows

NAIROBI, Kenya June 14 – The father of Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old Kenyan blogger who died in police custody, has made a powerful public appeal, demanding answers from Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat—the man whose complaint led to his son’s arrest and eventual murder in police custody. “I should see or hear from him […] The post “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeking to detain the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, for 21 days to allow for the completion of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. IPOA on Monday filed an application […] The post IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign

NAIROBI, Kenya June 16 – Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Police sources told Capital FM News that the prosecution will seek to […] The post Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang’s Murder as Pressure Mounts on Deputy IG Lagat To Resign appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Protests Erupt In Kenya After Death of Blogger in Police Custody

Protests Erupt In Kenya After Death of Blogger in Police Custody  Morocco World News

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6 d. ago Protests erupt in Kenya against police brutality and proposed finance bill

Protests erupt in Kenya against police brutality and proposed finance bill  JURIST Legal News

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7 d. ago Protests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody

Protests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPR

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7 d. ago DP Kindiki says no one will be spared in pursuit of justice for Albert Ojwang

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for full accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died while in police custody, insisting that all individuals involved regardless of rank or role must face the law. Addressing the matter publicly for the first time, the Deputy President emphasized the […] The post DP Kindiki says no one will be spared in pursuit of justice for Albert Ojwang appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Outrage in Kenya After Autopsy Reveals Blogger Died from Assault in Police Custody

Outrage in Kenya After Autopsy Reveals Blogger Died from Assault in Police Custody  WION

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8 d. ago Murkomen Brushes Off Resignation Calls Over Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has brushed aside renewed calls for his resignation following the brutal death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang’, who died while in police custody. Addressing the Senate during a plenary session on Wednesday, Murkomen defended his tenure and rejected the criticism, saying demands for him to step down have become a political chorus he’s all too familiar with. “Some people speak as if I am six months old in this office. Even when I was two months in the office, they said I should resign. It is a song I have heard,” he told the Senate. The post Murkomen Brushes Off Resignation Calls Over Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago IG Kanja Apologizes Over ‘Suicide’ Claim in Ojwang death as Senators Demand Accountability

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja has publicly apologized to the nation and the family of social media influencer Albert Ojwang,’ who died in police custody, after earlier reports from the National Police Service (NPS) wrongly claimed he had died by suicide. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, the […] The post IG Kanja Apologizes Over ‘Suicide’ Claim in Ojwang death as Senators Demand Accountability appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 10 – Members of Parliament are demanding urgent accountability from the National Police Service after it emerged that Alfred Omondi Ojwang’ — a young teacher and social media influencer — died from multiple injuries sustained while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. A post-mortem examination on Ojwang’s body revealed he […] The post Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Kenya protests erupt after activist Albert Ojwang dies in police custody

Kenya protests erupt after activist Albert Ojwang dies in police custody  RFI

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1 week ago Kenya suspends police officers after suspect dies in custody

Kenya suspends police officers after suspect dies in custody  TRT Global

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1 week ago Family lawyer reveals signs of torture on influencer Albert Ojwang

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 – The family lawyer of slain digital activist Albert Ojwang has disclosed chilling details surrounding his death, revealing that his body bore injuries consistent with torture. Ojwang’s lawyer, speaking after viewing his body lying at the City Mortuary painted a grim picture of the horrendous last moments of his life “The […]

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1 week ago Gachagua Calls for Immediate Suspension of Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Over Blogger’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate suspension of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of Albert Ojwang, a social media influencer who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. Ojwang was reportedly arrested in Nyanza over alleged “cyber harassment” after […] The post Gachagua Calls for Immediate Suspension of Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Over Blogger’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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