Death of Albert Ojwang
Albert Ojwang | |
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| Born | 1993/1994 Kakoth village, Homa Bay County, Kenya |
| Education | Pwani University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Spouse | Nevinina Onyango |
| Children | 1 |
On June 8, 2025, 31-year-old Albert Omondi Ojwang (born 1993 or 1994), a Kenyan teacher and blogger known for his outspoken commentary on social and political issues, died in police detention in Nairobi. Police initially contended that Ojwang, who was arrested for allegedly defaming the Deputy Inspector General of Police in Kenya, died of self-inflicted injuries. Nevertheless, an autopsy conducted on 8 June 2025 pointed to Ojwang having died of physical assault.
Ojwang's death resulted in protests and outrage by both Kenyan political figures and the wider public.