Summary
Three Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of a blogger named Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. The incident has led to protests in Nairobi, with accusations of police using too much force against demonstrators.
Key Facts
- Three police officers and three civilians have been charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang.
- Albert Ojwang died in police custody, and his death has caused public anger and protests.
- Police initially claimed Ojwang died from self-inflicted wounds but later retracted this after an autopsy showed he likely died from being assaulted.
- The blogger was arrested after being accused of defaming the deputy police chief on social media.
- The deputy police chief involved, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside while investigations continue and denies any wrongdoing.
- A street vendor was shot and critically injured by police during a protest in Nairobi related to Ojwang's death.
- Activists have called for an economic shutdown to protest against police brutality and mark the anniversary of past protests against tax increases.
