Kenyan Church Demands Police Reform After Blogger's Death

Kenyan Church Leaders Demand Police Reform Following Blogger's Death in Custody Amidst rising public concern over police killings and abductions, the Kenya Coalition of Church Alliances and Ministries (KCCM) issued a strong statement calling for immediate reform of the national police service. The statement, delivered at a press conference, followed the death of blogger Albert Ojuka while in police custody. "Kenyans are hurting from the spate of police killings and abductions. Reform the police service," declared a KCCM representative. The church leaders expressed deep concern over the incident, highlighting the erosion of public trust in law enforcement. Their statement included appeals to three key entities: the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for thorough investigations into Ojuka's death and other unclear deaths of young people; the Inspector General of Police to ensure peaceful demonstrations can proceed without interference; and President Ruto to take visible steps towards reforming the security sector. The KCCM's call for accountability reflects growing public anxiety and unrest related to police brutality and the perceived lack of justice for victims.