Kenya, Blogger and Protesters
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A wave of rage has taken over social media after two armed police officers were caught on video shooting an unarmed Nairobi mask vendor in the head.
Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi's Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody.
This event presents a creative and critical exploration of these realities. It will open with a screening of 'But, for now, I think I am okay', an innovative documentary co-created by Nairobi-based youth filmmakers, human rights defenders and a multidisciplinary research team from IIED and SDI-Kenya.
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Tuko News on MSNKenyans Share Photos of Officer Who Allegedly Shot Mask Vendor During Protests in Nairobi CBDKenyans have unearthed the photos of police officer who allegedly shot a mask vendor in Nairobi CBD. They called on the government to ensure justice is served.
Hooded motorcyclists armed with whips and clubs attacked crowds protesting alleged police violence in two of Kenya’s biggest cities, in events that left at least 23 people injured.
Protesters are expected to take to the streets in Nairobi on Tuesday, amid growing public fury over the death of 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang while in police custody.
The death of Albert Ojwang, who was accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat, sparked days of protests in Nairobi. One person was killed in the latest demonstrations.
Kenya’s deputy police chief has stepped aside as investigations into the death of a blogger while in custody continue
NAIROBI, Kenya: A Kenyan deputy police chief has resigned amid an investigation into the death of a blogger in police custody. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat said on Monday that he was stepping down as investigations continue into the death of Albert Ojwang.
Kenya has kicked off the process of issuing its first Panda bond as it seeks to plug financing gaps ahead of extending its standard gauge railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba at the border with Uganda – a project heavily reliant on Chinese support.
Kenya's deputy police chief Eliud Lagat said on Monday he had temporarily stepped down from his position as investigations into the death of a detained blogger in police custody are underway.
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SheBuysTravel on MSNHow to Spend 2 Days in Nairobi Before Your African Safari and Why You ShouldI measured that in my own energy levels, but also comparing to travel companions who arrived just in time to head out again.They struggled the first two days just to be acclimated to a new time zone,