Teacher Dies in Police Custody After Tweet on Corruption: Outrage and Investigation Ensue

A teacher and father, Albert Ojwang, 31, died within hours of his arrest for a tweet critical of corruption. Police claim he injured himself by hitting his head on a cell wall, but this explanation has been met with skepticism. The incident has led to the interdiction of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the duty officer, and the cell sentry at Nairobi's Central Police Station. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is currently investigating. Ojwang's father, visibly distraught, witnessed his son being taken from their home. "Don't let Albert's story be swept under the rug," he pleaded. The case highlights concerns over police brutality and accountability in Kenya. The IPOA investigation is expected to shed light on the circumstances of Ojwang's death.