Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Kenyan Police Arrest Senior Officer Over Blogger's Death
A senior Kenyan police officer was arrested because a blogger named Albert Ojwang died while in police custody.
This has caused a lot of anger, leading to protests and questions about how the police treat people.
The police initially said he killed himself, but a later check showed this might not be true.
The case is being looked at closely because there have been accusations that the police have hurt or made people disappear unfairly.
Also, the CCTV records from the station were altered.
A senior Kenyan policeman was arrested following the death of a blogger.
The arrest follows protests and scrutiny regarding the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody.
The police watchdog, IPOA, reported that the CCTV system at the station had been tampered with.
An independent autopsy contradicted the police's initial claim of suicide.
The case has raised concerns about police misconduct, including extrajudicial killings.
- Who
- Kenyan authorities, including the police watchdog IPOA, arrested a senior police officer and a CCTV technician.
- What
- A senior police officer was arrested in connection with the death of a blogger, Albert Ojwang.
- When
- The arrest happened on Friday.
- Where
- In Nairobi, Kenya, at the Central Police Station.
- Why
- The arrest is related to the death of the blogger, which has triggered protests and raised concerns about police misconduct.
- Deceased
- Albert Ojwang
- Age of Deceased
- 31
- Location of Arrest
- Kenya, Nairobi
- Initial Cause of Death Claim
- Suicide
- Police Watchdog
- IPOA