2 h. ago Kenya police boss steps aside after death of blogger sparks protests

Kenya police boss steps aside after death of blogger sparks protests  The Independent

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2 h. ago Kenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests

Kenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg

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13 h. ago Governor Sakaja Slams Protest Vandalism, Urges Swift Police Action

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and looting that accompanied protests in the city, urging police to swiftly apprehend those behind the destruction. Speaking during an interdenominational prayer service at Friends Comprehensive School in Kivaywa, Kakamega County, Sakaja voiced his frustration at how criminal groups had hijacked otherwise peaceful demonstrations to wreak havoc. He warned the youth against being misled by political actors who exploit their frustrations for personal agendas. “Demonstrating is your constitutional right, but let me be clear, destroying property is not part of that right,” Sakaja said. The governor disclosed that law The post Governor Sakaja Slams Protest Vandalism, Urges Swift Police Action appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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29 h. ago Sakaja urges police to arrest vandals masquerading as protestors

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has issued a firm call for the arrest of individuals caught vandalizing public and private property during recent protests in the city, emphasizing that destruction will not be tolerated under the guise of civic expression. Speaking at Friends Comprehensive School in Kivaywa, Kakamega County, where he […] The post Sakaja urges police to arrest vandals masquerading as protestors appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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50 h. 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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69 h. 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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2 d. 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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3 d. ago Ugandan protester filmed brandishing panga in Nakuru demos arrested

NAKURU, Kenya, Jun 13– A man captured on video brandishing a machete and charging at anti-riot police during violent protests in London Estate, Nakuru, has been arrested, police have confirmed. Authorities disclosed Hassan Mtimkavu, alias Paul Ositi, who was seen daringly wielding the weapon at police officers during Monday’s demonstrations, is a Ugandan national. Nakuru […] The post Ugandan protester filmed brandishing panga in Nakuru demos arrested appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality

Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality  The North Africa Post

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3 d. ago (WATCH) CS Murkomen warns against provoking police during protests, vows tough action on armed demonstrators

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3 d. ago Murkomen Warns Against Provoking Police During Demonstrations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned members of the public against provoking police officers during demonstrations. Murkomen referenced a recent incident in Nakuru where a protester was captured on video brandishing a panga (machete) during demonstrations sparked by the police killing of a 35-year-old man in London estate, Nakuru […] The post Murkomen Warns Against Provoking Police During Demonstrations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago (WATCH) President Ruto destroys 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, vows tough action on small arms

Post Content The post (WATCH) President Ruto destroys 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, vows tough action on small arms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya on edge as protesters and police have a go at each other

Kenya on edge as protesters and police have a go at each other  Business Insider Africa

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

Kenya: Hundreds Protest in Nairobi Over Police Custody Death of Blogger Albert Ojwang  allAfrica.com

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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 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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3 d. ago Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters demanding justice for blogger’s death

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters demanding justice for blogger’s death  EFE - Agencia de noticias

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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 Police fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody

Police fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody  Al Jazeera

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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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