Kenyan authorities are facing scrutiny following the unsettling death of Albert Ojwang, who passed away shortly after being arrested in Homa Bay for allegedly making false publications on social media. His family and human rights organizations are demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his detention and subsequent death.
Kenyan Man Dies in Police Custody After Arrest for Social Media Post
Kenyan Man Dies in Police Custody After Arrest for Social Media Post
An investigation has been opened into the suspicious death of a Kenyan teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, after his arrest over an online post.
Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger, was detained for a post reportedly deemed insulting to a senior official on X (formerly Twitter). After his arrest, he was transported over 350 kilometers to Nairobi, where police claim he suffered head injuries that led to his death. Rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have raised serious concerns about his treatment in custody, noting that he was not taken to a local police station, which is standard procedure for such arrests. Amnesty has called for the scene of his detention to be secured for independent investigation. Senior police officials have described the incident as an attempted suicide, but many, including his father, demand clarity on the events that transpired. This case occurs amid rising concerns over the treatment of government critics in Kenya, exemplified by the recent arrest of a software developer involved in anti-government initiatives.
