Teacher Dies in Custody: Questions Raised Over Police Actions in Kenya

The death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher from Kenya, has sparked public concern after a press briefing by his cousins revealed unusual circumstances surrounding his arrest and death. Ojwang was arrested on June 6th, 2025, in Homa Bay on allegations related to a social media post about a senior police officer. Two days later, he was found dead in Nairobi, approximately 400 kilometers from his initial place of detention. His cousins stated, "Why Albert was moved from Homa Bay police station to Nairobi, 400 kilometers from the alleged area of incident, remains unclear." This raises serious questions about the police's handling of the case and the circumstances leading to Ojwang's death. The incident underscores the need for thorough investigations into police conduct and the importance of transparency in such cases. The family is demanding a full and transparent investigation into Albert's death.