Photos capture outrage over Kenya blogger’s death
Demonstrators react to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death in Kenya of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody has touched off demonstrations in the capital. Protesters have been carrying signs saying “Stop killing us” and “Where is justice for Albert?” while bracing themselves against tear gas canisters and water canons fired by police.
The anti-corruption blogger was arrested June 6 and accused of publishing false information about a top police official. He died two days later in police custody. A police officer was arrested Thursday in connection with his death.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Riot police use water canons to disperse demonstrators during a protest over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody Thursday June 12, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Riot police use water canons to disperse demonstrators during a protest over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody Thursday June 12, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A protester scuffles with the police during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A protester scuffles with the police during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Riot police officers walk past cars set on fire during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairoby, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Riot police officers walk past cars set on fire during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairoby, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A demonstrator is attended to after being injured during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A demonstrator is attended to after being injured during a protest over the death in police custody of blogger Albert Ojwang, in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A woman overwhelmed by tear gas is carried away during a protest over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, Thursday June 12, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A woman overwhelmed by tear gas is carried away during a protest over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, Thursday June 12, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Demonstrators react to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Demonstrators react to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Kenyan police stand guard as a demonstrator reacts to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Kenyan police stand guard as a demonstrator reacts to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Demonstrators react to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Demonstrators react to the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A demonstrator lies on the ground with a placard as he mourns the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
A demonstrator lies on the ground with a placard as he mourns the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, in Nairobi, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)