Kenya police arrested one of their officers after he shot an unarmed protester during street demonstrations. Video footage shows the uniformed officer firing at civilians with an anti-riot shotgun. The shooting happened during protests demanding justice for blogger Albert Ojwang who died under suspicious circumstances. Police took the wounded victim to a hospital for medical treatment. Officials promised to take the shooter to court immediately.
Protesters marched through Nairobi demanding answers about Ojwang's death behind bars. The blogger had criticized a high-ranking police official on Facebook before his arrest. Authorities claim he hurt himself inside his jail cell but many people doubt this story. Witnesses saw injuries on his body that suggest police violence caused his death. Civil rights groups want Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat removed from his job.
President William Ruto called Ojwang's death heartbreaking but refused to fire anyone from the police force. Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused Lagat of murder and plans private legal action. Public anger grows as more evidence points to police cover-ups and brutality. Opposition leaders threaten bigger protests if no arrests happen soon. The case tests whether Kenya's government will hold security forces accountable for their actions.
Protesters marched through Nairobi demanding answers about Ojwang's death behind bars. The blogger had criticized a high-ranking police official on Facebook before his arrest. Authorities claim he hurt himself inside his jail cell but many people doubt this story. Witnesses saw injuries on his body that suggest police violence caused his death. Civil rights groups want Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat removed from his job.
President William Ruto called Ojwang's death heartbreaking but refused to fire anyone from the police force. Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused Lagat of murder and plans private legal action. Public anger grows as more evidence points to police cover-ups and brutality. Opposition leaders threaten bigger protests if no arrests happen soon. The case tests whether Kenya's government will hold security forces accountable for their actions.
