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The Independent
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated
Kenya's deputy police chief stepped aside on Monday as investigations into the death of a blogger while in custody continue. The death of Albert Ojwang, who was accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat, sparked days of protests in Nairobi. Several demonstrators were injured and property destroyed. Langat said on Monday that he was stepping aside 'in view of the ongoing investigations' into the death of Ojwang. He failed to acknowledge that he was the complainant. 'I undertake to provide any support that may be required of me during the investigations of the unfortunate incident," Langat said in a statement. Langat's boss, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, previously said that investigations into Ojwang's online activities started after Langat filed an official complaint. Ojwang was arrested on June 6 in western Kenya and driven 400 kilometers (248 miles) to Nairobi for publishing what police said was 'false information' on social media. He was found dead two days later at the Central Police Station and police attributed his death to 'hitting his head against the cell wall.' A pathology report refuted the police account. It said the deceased had 'head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault.' The officer commanding the Central Police Station, Samson Talam, and his colleague, James Mukhwana, were arrested last week. The detectives leading the investigation requested more time to examine the case. President William Ruto on Friday said that his government would 'protect citizens from rogue police officers' and called for investigations into Ojwang's death. The blogger's death came almost a year after several activists and protesters were abducted and killed by Kenyan police during finance bill protests. The demonstrations led to calls for the removal of Ruto. Kenya has a history of police brutality. Ruto previously vowed to end brutality and extrajudicial killings.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti's U.N.-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home. The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai was on Monday night received by his family and senior police officers in the capital, Nairobi. The officer died on Feb. 23 after he was fatally shot by gangs in a western region of Haiti. He was the first Kenyan to be killed during the mission, which began deploying in June. No date has been announced for his funeral. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. A contingent of around 800 Kenyan police is leading the mission that includes soldiers and police from countries such as Jamaica, Guatemala and El Salvador who are working alongside Haiti's National Police. Last week, Kenya's police inspector general Douglas Kanja described the death of the Kenyan officer as 'a great loss' and disputed reports that Kenyan officers were ill-equipped to deal with violent gangs in Haiti. Kanja said the well-being of the officers was Kenya's priority and that they are 'well-trained for the mission.' Last year Haiti and the U.S. warned that the mission that began in June lacks personnel and resources and called for a U.N. peacekeeping mission to replace the current deployment. Last month, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said he would request that the U.N assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of the multinational force. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence displacing more than 1 million Haitians in recent years, according to the U.N.
The Independent
11-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti's U.N.-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home. The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai was on Monday night received by his family and senior police officers in the capital, Nairobi. The officer died on Feb. 23 after he was fatally shot by gangs in a western region of Haiti. He was the first Kenyan to be killed during the mission, which began deploying in June. No date has been announced for his funeral. A contingent of around 800 Kenyan police is leading the mission that includes soldiers and police from countries such as Jamaica, Guatemala and El Salvador who are working alongside Haiti's National Police. Last week, Kenya's police inspector general Douglas Kanja described the death of the Kenyan officer as 'a great loss' and disputed reports that Kenyan officers were ill-equipped to deal with violent gangs in Haiti. Kanja said the well-being of the officers was Kenya's priority and that they are 'well-trained for the mission.' Last year Haiti and the U.S. warned that the mission that began in June lacks personnel and resources and called for a U.N. peacekeeping mission to replace the current deployment. Last month, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said he would request that the U.N assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of the multinational force. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence displacing more than 1 million Haitians in recent years, according to the U.N.
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti's U.N.-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home. The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai was on Monday night received by his family and senior police officers in the capital, Nairobi. The officer died on Feb. 23 after he was fatally shot by gangs in a western region of Haiti. He was the first Kenyan to be killed during the mission, which began deploying in June. No date has been announced for his funeral. A contingent of around 800 Kenyan police is leading the mission that includes soldiers and police from countries such as Jamaica, Guatemala and El Salvador who are working alongside Haiti's National Police. Last week, Kenya's police inspector general Douglas Kanja described the death of the Kenyan officer as 'a great loss' and disputed reports that Kenyan officers were ill-equipped to deal with violent gangs in Haiti. Kanja said the well-being of the officers was Kenya's priority and that they are 'well-trained for the mission.' Last year Haiti and the U.S. warned that the mission that began in June lacks personnel and resources and called for a U.N. peacekeeping mission to replace the current deployment. Last month, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said he would request that the U.N assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of the multinational force.
