Protests erupted in Nairobi over the death of blogger Alfred Ojwang, who was arrested on defamation charges and died in police custody under unclear circumstances. A forensic examination revealed signs of assault, contradicting the police's initial claim of unconsciousness. Amidst rising public anger towards police brutality and accountability, President William Ruto condemned the incident. The protests reflect longstanding grievances against security forces, highlighted by a previous crackdown that resulted in numerous fatalities. Calls for justice and accountability have intensified as demonstrators rallied against the actions of the Kenyan Police Service.
These were wounds inflicted from an external source, pointing towards assault, said a forensic pathologist examining the death of Alfred Ojwang, raising questions on police accountability.
The savage beating to death of Albert Ojwang and the subsequent attempts to cover this up shatters once more the reputation of the leadership of the Kenyan Police Service,
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