Kenyan police constable arrested over blogger's death in custody, say Kenyan media

Human rights activists protest following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody at the Central Police Station, in Nairobi
A rider reacts after police lobbed teargas to disperse people during a protest following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody at the Central Police Station, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested a police constable over the death in custody of a political blogger last week, which triggered angry protests in the capital Nairobi, local newspapers The Nation, The Standard, and The Star reported.

The death of 31-year-old Albert Ojwang is the latest case to throw a spotlight on the country's security services, who have been accused of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances for years.

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