Albert Ojwang

Albert Ojwang

teacher Kenya

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.

Born on Jan 01, 1992 (34 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
100,601
Power
198$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 5.00 0.19% +0% 53,771,296 100,601 $106,000 198$
Totals 2 53,771,296 100,601 $106,000 198$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang was a blogger whose murder is the subject of the trial involving Samson Taalam and others. 5

The Standard: Court sets hearing dates for Ojwang' murder trial

Kenya Kenya: The death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher in police custody on June 7, sparked renewed protests. 5

The Standard: How Ruto's storytelling is drowning out protest deaths, dissent- Analysts

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang died in police custody on the night of June 8, 2025. 5

The Standard: CCTV evidence could uncover final hours of Albert Ojwang

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang was murdered in police custody, raising concerns about police conduct. 5

The Standard: Abductions, killings leading rights violations in 2025, KNCHR says

Kenya Kenya: The President insisted that culprits, including those who killed teacher Albert Ojwang while in custody, have been charged. 5

The Standard: 'No regrets', President Ruto says of the shoot-the-leg order

Kenya Kenya: Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has also appeared before IAU and IPOA following the killing of Albert Ojwang at Central Police Station. 5

The Standard: IG Kanja orders investigation into CHAN allowance misuse saga

Kenya Kenya: The ghosts of Albert Ojwang’s murder still hang over Eliud Lagat. 5

The Standard: Why DIG Lagat is facing new storm

Kenya Kenya: The petition seeks to suspend Eliud Lagat from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’. 5

The Standard: Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office return

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang’s murder is still a significant issue affecting Eliud Lagat's reputation. 5

The Standard: Police who guarded Chan fans and players up in arms over allowances