39 h. ago Kenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody

Kenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

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45 h. ago Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody

Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody  News Central TV

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60 h. ago Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests  The Seattle Times

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61 h. ago Albert Ojwang's death: Senior Kenyan policeman Samson Talam arrested over blogger's killing

Albert Ojwang's death: Senior Kenyan policeman Samson Talam arrested over blogger's killing  BBC

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61 h. ago Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over death of blogger in custody

Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over death of blogger in custody  Reuters

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64 h. ago Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody

Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al Jazeera

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66 h. ago Second petition seeks DIG Lagat’s ouster over Ojwang’s custodial death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Pressure is mounting for the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang while in police custody. A second petition seeking Lagat’s suspension was filed Friday at the Milimani High Court. The application, submitted by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and […] The post Second petition seeks DIG Lagat’s ouster over Ojwang’s custodial death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest

Authorities have arrested Police Constable James Mukhwana of Nairobi’s Central Police Station in connection with the brazen murder of Albert Ojwang’. A police report dated June 12, 2025, confirmed that detectives from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), working in coordination with IPOA, apprehended Mukhwana and placed him in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station. According to the official report, Mukhwana will face murder charges under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of Kenya’s Penal Code. “Please be informed that No. 260950 PC James Mukhwana of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol The post Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest

Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest  The Straits Times

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3 d. ago Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday, demanding justice for Albert Ochieng Ojwang, a 32-year-old teacher and blogger who was murdered in police custody after his arrest over a defamation complaint filed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Clad in black […] The post Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody

Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody  Manistee News Advocate

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3 d. ago Kenyan police constable arrested over blogger's death in custody, say Kenyan media

Kenyan police constable arrested over blogger's death in custody, say Kenyan media  Reuters

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3 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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3 d. ago Kenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell

Kenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNPolice fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest  Reuters

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3 d. ago “You Never Taught Me!” – Cherargei Fires Back After Murkomen Claims Senator Was His “Below Average” Student

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has vehemently denied claims by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he was his student, dismissing the CS’s assertion as a mere political ploy to deflect accountability. The fiery exchange erupted in the Senate when CS Murkomen appeared before the House on Wednesday to address questions surrounding the arrest and subsequent death in police custody of social media personality and teacher Albert Ojwang’. During the session, Murkomen took a moment to address the persistent criticisms leveled against him by Senator Cherargei, particularly the Nandi Senator’s repeated calls for his resignation over perceived incompetence. Murkomen specifically mentioned The post “You Never Taught Me!” – Cherargei Fires Back After Murkomen Claims Senator Was His “Below Average” Student appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago DCI Names Central OCS Tallam as Prime Suspect in Blogger Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has named the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi’s Central Police Station as the main suspect in the death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang’. Appearing before the Senate on Tuesday, Amin told lawmakers that evidence gathered so far […] The post DCI Names Central OCS Tallam as Prime Suspect in Blogger Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago EACC Targets Salary Recovery as Officials Arrested Over Fake Academic Credentials

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11–The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested five individuals accused of fraudulently securing employment in public service using forged academic documents—setting the stage for not only criminal prosecution but also recovery of salaries and benefits paid out over the years. According to the Commission, the suspects—some still in office and others […] The post EACC Targets Salary Recovery as Officials Arrested Over Fake Academic Credentials appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago If Lagat Doesn’t Resign?.. How a Deputy Inspector General Can Be Removed from Office.. Explained

The death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has escalated into a national crisis that is now tugging directly at the future of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Eliud Lagat. Police version of Ojwang fatally injuring himself in a Nairobi cell, quickly fell apart after an autopsy ruled the death a strangulation homicide; prompting street protests, parliamentary outrage, a presidential rebuke, and loud calls for Lagat’s removal. The DIG was after all the complainant, and the officers were supposedly acting on his orders, breaking multiple procedures and perhaps a few laws on the processing of suspects. Kenyan law makes a DIG’s The post If Lagat Doesn’t Resign?.. How a Deputy Inspector General Can Be Removed from Office.. Explained appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago IPOA names 5 police officers involved in the arrest of Albert Ojwang’

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 11 – Six police officers have been officially named as the individuals who arrested teacher and social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang’, whose death in custody has triggered outrage. Details by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) show that the officers picked up Ojwang’ from the Leaders Centre in Homa Bay County […] The post IPOA names 5 police officers involved in the arrest of Albert Ojwang’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 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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