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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Three police officers in Kenya were on Monday, June 23, charged with the murder of a 31-year-old blogger, Albert Ojwang, whose death in police custody earlier this month has triggered nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of police brutality in the country.<\/b><\/p>\n

Ojwang was arrested after allegedly defaming Kenya\u2019s deputy police chief, Eliud Lagat, on social media. Lagat, who has denied any wrongdoing, stepped down temporarily last week while investigations continue.<\/p>\n

Alongside the three officers, Samson Kiprotich, Talaam James Mukhwana, and Peter Kimani, three civilians are also facing charges.<\/p>\n

Authorities initially claimed Ojwang died from self-inflicted injuries. However, a post-mortem later revealed evidence of assault, contradicting the police account and fueling public anger.<\/p>\n

Tensions escalated further last week after a street vendor, Boniface Kariuki, was shot and critically injured during a protest in Nairobi. Witnesses say he was selling masks when a police officer opened fire at close range.<\/p>\n

In response, activists are planning a nationwide shutdown on Wednesday to protest against police violence and mark the anniversary of last year\u2019s deadly crackdown on anti-tax demonstrations.<\/p>\n

Ojwang\u2019s death has become a rallying point for growing frustrations with Kenya\u2019s security forces, long accused of operating with impunity. Calls for accountability are mounting across the country.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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