At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in Kenya on Monday as anti-government protests marking the historic “Saba Saba” Day erupted into violence across 17 counties. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over alleged government corruption, rising living costs, and police brutality, saw widespread clashes between protesters and heavily deployed security forces. Police fired […]
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Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality
Nairobi descended into chaos Thursday (12 June) as angry protests erupted over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Riot police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators demanding justice and the resignation of Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat, whom Ojwang had accused of corruption. The 31-year-old […]

