4 h. ago Unrelated image of injured man falsely linked to death of Kenyan killed in police custody

Unrelated image of injured man falsely linked to death of Kenyan killed in police custody  AFP Fact Check

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32 h. ago Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G

Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G  Firstpost

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39 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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39 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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48 h. ago Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G  Firstpost

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49 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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55 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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56 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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56 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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62 h. ago Kenya: Violence Erupts in Kenya As 'Goons' Attack Protesters Over Death in Police Custody

Kenya: Violence Erupts in Kenya As 'Goons' Attack Protesters Over Death in Police Custody  allAfrica.com

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2 d. ago Violence erupts in Kenya as 'goons' attack protesters over death in police custody

Violence erupts in Kenya as 'goons' attack protesters over death in police custody  RFI

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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