A section of Kenyans took to the streets protesting the death of 31 year old teacher and father of one Albert Ojwang’ Ochieng while in police custody and calling for the resignation of the op police bosses allegedly responsible for the killing.
Business were disrupted with the police deploying teargas and water canons while protesters fought back demanding the resignation of the deputy inspector general of police Eliud Lagat
Two cars have been torched while millions of property destroyed including the new installed dustbins by city halls in agitation of the death of the popular influencer blogger.
The unrest was limited compared to the protests last year that peaked when thousands stormed parliament on June 25, forcing President William Ruto to cancel a finance bill that would have raised taxes on many everyday items.
At least 60 people were killed in the weeks of youth-led protests in June and July 2024, and rights groups say dozens more were illegally detained by security forces in the aftermath.
This as IPOA has announced progress in investigating the case revealing to the security committee of the national assembly that three suspects have been identified linked to the murder of the Ojwang’