Albert Ojwang
Albert Ojwang was a teacher and blogger from Kenya who tragically died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly making a false publication on social media. His detention has raised serious human rights concerns, prompting investigations by Kenya's independent police oversight body and rights organizations like Amnesty International.
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Albert Ojwang was a blogger whose murder is the subject of the trial involving Samson Taalam and others.
Court sets hearing dates for Ojwang' murder trial
Kenya· 2026-01-27
Albert Ojwang was a teacher whose killing has unsettled the ODM party.
ODM divided over its pact with UDA following Ojwang's deathKenya· 2026-01-13
The death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher in police custody on June 7, sparked renewed protests.
How Ruto's storytelling is drowning out protest deaths, dissent- AnalystsKenya· 2025-12-19
Albert Ojwang died in police custody on the night of June 8, 2025.
CCTV evidence could uncover final hours of Albert OjwangKenya· 2025-12-15Albert Ojwang was murdered in police custody, raising concerns about police conduct.
Abductions, killings leading rights violations in 2025, KNCHR saysKenya· 2025-12-09
The President insisted that culprits, including those who killed teacher Albert Ojwang while in custody, have been charged.
'No regrets', President Ruto says of the shoot-the-leg orderKenya· 2025-11-10
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has also appeared before IAU and IPOA following the killing of Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station.
IG Kanja orders investigation into CHAN allowance misuse sagaKenya· 2025-10-05
The ghosts of Albert Ojwang’s murder still hang over Eliud Lagat.
Why DIG Lagat is facing new stormKenya· 2025-10-04
The petition seeks to suspend Eliud Lagat from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.
Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office returnKenya· 2025-10-03
Albert Ojwang’s murder is still a significant issue affecting Eliud Lagat's reputation.
Police who guarded Chan fans and players up in arms over allowancesKenya· 2025-10-03The late Albert Ojwang was the subject of a petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to office after his death.
Ojwang murder: Court declines to quash petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to officeKenya· 2025-10-03
Albert Ojwang was a blogger whose murder has led to significant public unrest and legal proceedings.
Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in blogger Ojwang murder caseKenya· 2025-09-30
The June 8 killing of Homa Bay teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody was horrifying.
Police brutality victims and their families deserve justiceKenya· 2025-09-27
Ojwang, was a blogger who was clobbered to death while under police custody.
Murkomen defends police extortion as Bill on "transport" levy gets under wayKenya· 2025-09-20
Ojwang, was a blogger who was clobbered to death while under police custody.
Murkomen defends police extortion as Bill on "transport" levy gets under wayKenya· 2025-09-20The killing of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody steered public anger towards police brutality.
Gen Z protests caused by a clash of ideologies between young, the oldKenya· 2025-08-20
Albert Ojwang' was murdered, and his case is linked to the SIM swap fraud involving OCS Talaam.
Three charged over SIM swap fraud using Central OCS Talaam's phoneKenya· 2025-08-19
Albert Ojwang was a blogger and whistle-blower whose death has raised serious allegations against top officials.
Ojwang's death: Is Ruto, AG shielding DIG Lagat from justice?Kenya· 2025-08-12Albert Ojwang was killed on National budget day on 12th June 2025.
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedomKenya· 2025-08-02
Albert Ojwang’ was a blogger whose murder is under investigation related to the case.
Suspect accused of hacking OCS Talaam's phone denied bailKenya· 2025-08-01
Albert Ojwang’ died in police custody, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in Kenya.
Why Kenya is on global rights watchdog list of offendersKenya· 2025-07-31
Albert Ojwang’s death was mentioned in the context of the protests.
IPOA: Police killed 65 civilians in latest protests, injured 342Kenya· 2025-07-25
Albert Ojwang died in a police cell, which Sifuna pointed to as evidence of the government's disregard for human rights.
Kaluma faults Sifuna over remarks on ODM-UDA dealKenya· 2025-07-24
Albert Ojwang was a young teacher and blogger whose death in custody sparked protests against police brutality.
IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'
United Kingdom· 2025-07-24
Albert Ojwang’ was traced to his father’s home in Homabay, raising questions about surveillance.
Data privacy: Is your phone listening to you?Kenya· 2025-07-23The protests were sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody.
'Not on my word': Koome distances self from terror charges filed by DPPKenya· 2025-07-23
Teacher Albert Ojwang had been arrested following the DIG’s complaint.
While the country thought DIG Lagat had stepped aside, he was on annual leaveKenya· 2025-07-22
Albert Ojwang was arrested during protests and is facing charges under terrorism laws.
'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claimsKenya· 2025-07-22
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ raises questions over police accountability and treatment of suspects in custody.
Death in cells: How collapse of cases has emboldened police impunityKenya· 2025-07-22
Political blogger Albert Ojwang died in police custody, triggering protests against police brutality.
Kenya rights activist freed on bail, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition
Tanzania· 2025-07-22