8 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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20 h. ago Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody

A Nairobi court has ordered two police officers to remain in custody for 15 days as investigations continue into the shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask hawker injured during anti-government protests in the city center. Constables Masinde Baraza and Duncan Kiprono are accused of assaulting and shooting Kariuki during the June 17 demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The hawker, who is now fighting for his life in the ICU, was reportedly unarmed and caught up in the chaos. On Thursday, June 19, Milimani Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed that the two officers be detained at Capitol Hill The post Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Thursday recorded a statement at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a 3-hour session over the killing of influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Lagat had been summoned for the grilling sessions which are part of the probe into the  clobbering and […] The post DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 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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44 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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53 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 A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash

A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash  AP News

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61 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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66 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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3 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 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 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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3 d. 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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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 Kenyan Deputy Police Chief Quits After Blogger Killed in Custody

Kenyan Deputy Police Chief Quits After Blogger Killed in Custody  allAfrica.com

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3 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 “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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