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France 24
6 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated
11:40 Issued on: 11:40 min Kenya's deputy police chief, Eliud Langat, has resigned following weeks of protests and mounting anger over the death of a teacher in police custody. The teacher had been detained because he had accused Langat of corruption. Albert Ojwang died two days after his arrest, and pathologists concluded that he had been brutally assaulted. Also, Trump may not be finished with cracking down on travel options for Africans heading to the US. Washington is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens were banned from entering the United States this month. Dozens more countries could also face restrictions. This would be devastating for many, including Senegal. And Tunisia is trying to generate more interest in the health benefits of camel milk. Its fans say it contains five times more iron than cow's milk. A pasteurisation factory has even opened near Medenine as the industry ramps up to boost sales of the product.
The Independent
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Kenya police boss steps aside after death of blogger sparks protests
Kenya's deputy police chief, Eliud Langat, has stepped aside amid investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Ojwang, accused of defaming Langat, was arrested on June 6 for allegedly publishing false information and was found dead two days later in a cell, with police claiming he died from hitting his head against the wall. A pathology report contradicted the police account, indicating that Ojwang's death was due to head injury, neck compression, and other injuries indicative of assault. The officer commanding the Central Police Station, Samson Talam, and his colleague, James Mukhwana, were arrested last week as investigations continue, with President William Ruto vowing to protect citizens from rogue police officers. Ojwang's death has sparked protests in Nairobi and has drawn attention to Kenya's history of police brutality, occurring almost a year after activists were allegedly abducted and killed by police during finance bill protests.
Washington Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside as blogger's death investigated
NAIROBI, Kenya — 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.
Al Arabiya
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
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 toward 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.
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.
