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Kenyan youth held demonstrations in the streets of Nairobi on Thursday, protesting against police brutality, extrajudicial killings, and Kenya’s anticipated 2025-2026 budget release.
Demonstrations were fueled by the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and prominent social media commentator who was found dead in police custody late last week. The agitation of Kenyan youth stems from the lack of accountability for Ojwang’s death, as well as the severe sanctions youth continue to face for exercising their constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly since June last year over the punitive finance bill of 2024.
The streets of Nairobi were filled with people chanting, “No justice, no budget,” in light of the anticipated release of the 2025-2026 budget on Thursday afternoon. Police officers responded to the demonstrations, and many protesters reported witnessing altercations between protesters and officers.
On Wednesday, the cabinet secretary for the interior, the inspector general of police, and other officials appeared before the senate for questioning on the safety of arrested persons in police custody. Legislators expressed discontent towards the conduct of these institutions as well as the police, urging them to guarantee Kenyans the enjoyment of their rights and freedoms.
Ojwang, who had a large following on X (formerly Twitter) as an activist targeting high-ranking police officials, was arrested in Homabay after he made comments about the conduct of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Police opined that Ojwang’s comments threatened General Lagat’s reputation. He was transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi and detained, but was later found dead in his cell.
Police claimed Ojwang died of self-inflicted head wounds, but an attorney for Ojwang’s family alleged his injuries were more likely caused by torture. Recently, allegations that Ojwang may have been tortured into a coma before being detained at Central Police Station were brought to light.
The National Police Service, in conjunction with the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), began investigations into Ojwang’s death and have so far arrested one police officer, charging him with murder. Other police officers continue to be questioned.
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Demonstrations were fueled by the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and prominent social media commentator who was found dead in police custody late last week. The agitation of Kenyan youth stems from the lack of accountability for Ojwang’s death, as well as the severe sanctions youth continue to face for exercising their constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly since June last year over the punitive finance bill of 2024.
The streets of Nairobi were filled with people chanting, “No justice, no budget,” in light of the anticipated release of the 2025-2026 budget on Thursday afternoon. Police officers responded to the demonstrations, and many protesters reported witnessing altercations between protesters and officers.
On Wednesday, the cabinet secretary for the interior, the inspector general of police, and other officials appeared before the senate for questioning on the safety of arrested persons in police custody. Legislators expressed discontent towards the conduct of these institutions as well as the police, urging them to guarantee Kenyans the enjoyment of their rights and freedoms.
Ojwang, who had a large following on X (formerly Twitter) as an activist targeting high-ranking police officials, was arrested in Homabay after he made comments about the conduct of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Police opined that Ojwang’s comments threatened General Lagat’s reputation. He was transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi and detained, but was later found dead in his cell.
Police claimed Ojwang died of self-inflicted head wounds, but an attorney for Ojwang’s family alleged his injuries were more likely caused by torture. Recently, allegations that Ojwang may have been tortured into a coma before being detained at Central Police Station were brought to light.
The National Police Service, in conjunction with the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), began investigations into Ojwang’s death and have so far arrested one police officer, charging him with murder. Other police officers continue to be questioned.
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