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 (33 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
1,783,219
Power
6,165$
Sentiment
5.57
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 28 5.29 1.71% +50% 53,771,296 1,382,973 $106,000 2,726$
Tanzania 3 6.33 0.45% +20% 59,734,213 323,373 $63,000 341$
Guyana 2 5.50 0.16% +0% 786,552 1,238 $6,000 9$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.07% +50% 67,886,011 71,761 $2,700,000 2,854$
Denmark 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 5,792,202 3,874 $350,000 234$
Totals 36 187,970,274 1,783,219 $3,225,000 6,164$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang’ died in police custody, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in Kenya. 5

The Standard: Why Kenya is on global rights watchdog list of offenders

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang’s death was mentioned in the context of the protests. 5

The Standard: IPOA: Police killed 65 civilians in latest protests, injured 342

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang died in a police cell, which Sifuna pointed to as evidence of the government's disregard for human rights. 5

The Standard: Kaluma faults Sifuna over remarks on ODM-UDA deal

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Albert Ojwang was a young teacher and blogger whose death in custody sparked protests against police brutality. 5

BBC: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'

Kenya Kenya: Albert Ojwang’ was traced to his father’s home in Homabay, raising questions about surveillance. 5

The Standard: Data privacy: Is your phone listening to you?

Kenya Kenya: The protests were sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody. 5

The Standard: 'Not on my word': Koome distances self from terror charges filed by DPP