Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Kenyan Protests Erupt After Blogger's Death in Custody
Protests happened in Kenya because a blogger named Albert Ojwang died while in police custody.
The police initially said he took his own life, but an autopsy found he was assaulted.
Protests occurred in Nairobi and Mombasa, and the police used tear gas.
Unidentified motorcyclists also attacked protesters.
A deputy police chief has stepped aside while the death is investigated.
One person died in Nairobi during protests over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
Protests erupted in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya, on Tuesday.
Police used tear gas against protesters in Nairobi.
Unidentified motorcyclists attacked protesters, dispersing them.
Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat stepped aside pending an investigation.
- Who
- Protesters, police, and unidentified motorcyclists.
- What
- Protests and clashes in Kenya following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya.
- Why
- Following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, allegedly at the hands of the police.
- Victim
- Albert Ojwang, blogger and teacher
- Cause of Death
- Assault, according to autopsy
- Location of Protests
- Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya
- Police Response
- Used tear gas
- Officials Involved
- Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat