Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Kenya to Charge Police in Blogger's Death, Sparking Protests
A blogger named Albert Ojwang died while in police custody in Kenya.
The police initially said he killed himself, but an investigation showed he was assaulted.
Now, prosecutors are charging six people with murder, including three police officers.
Ojwang was arrested after the deputy police chief complained about something written about him online.
The blogger's death caused many people to protest, and more protests are planned.
One of the officers said they were told to rough up Ojwang.
The deputy police chief has temporarily stepped down.
Kenyan prosecutors approved murder charges against six people, including three police officers.
The charges are related to the death of Albert Ojwang, a blogger, in police custody.
Ojwang's death followed his arrest due to a complaint by the deputy national police chief.
An autopsy revealed assault as the cause of death, contradicting initial reports of suicide.
Protests erupted in response to Ojwang's death, with additional demonstrations planned.
- Who
- Kenyan prosecutors, police officers, and Albert Ojwang.
- What
- Murder charges against six people related to the death of a blogger in police custody.
- When
- The six suspects will be arraigned on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kenya.
- Why
- Following the death of a blogger in police custody.
Police & Authorities
Activists & Protesters
Accountability
Police & Authorities
Initial reports indicated suicide; denied involvement.
Activists & Protesters
Cover-up: Only low-level officers charged; not taking full responsibility
- Victim
- Albert Ojwang (blogger)
- Charges
- Murder
- Number of Suspects
- Six
- Police Officers Charged
- Three
- Initial Cause of Death
- Suicide (police initially)
- Actual Cause of Death
- Assault (autopsy)