On Thursday, June 19, the main Kenyan newspapers gave him a lot The procession In the city center of Nairobi, which claimed justice to blogger Albert Ojwang who died in the hands of police.
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1. Daily Nation
The newspaper reported that plans to disrupt the protest, caused by Ojwang’s death, began several days before. A prominent Nairobi politician is reportedly leading efforts to hunt and prepare hooligans.
Local political tenants, including local chairs such as Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, and Mathare, were involved in enrolling young people from poor streets.
The youths were given whip, clubs, and traditional weapons and given orders “Congratulations to the protesters violently.”
Bodaboda ride played an important role, each carrying two armed passengers. One of the rented from Kawangware He admitted to being given KSh2,000 and told the police were aware of the plan and would not intervene.
Many bodaboda cars met at the gas station on Valley Road, they were paid and filled with fuel before heading to CBD.
Witnesses confirmed they left the center making statements against the protest. When they arrived in the city, they faced real protesters on Moi Road. Some were hit by a motorcycle burned.
On the Koinange Road, one victim was trapped and confessed they were paid Ksh1,000 to break the protest, and all the information they were given when they arrived.
What distinguished the hooligans was how they were openly coordinated by the police despite being armed.
One admitted he thought their job was to protect the business. Many admitted they did so because of economic problems.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported that a body surgery report, presented to the Ojwang family, showed that he died without medical help.
The report, released by five health experts representing governments, families, and human rights organizations, confirmed that Ojwang died from head injuries, hanging marks, and many bruises – signs of torture at the hands of the police.
Most importantly, there was no evidence of efforts to help him with first aid or even raise him.
The guard, Konsitable James Mukhwana, told IPoa that he saw the hooligans beating Ojwang at 4pm and requested that he be taken to hospital.
However, CCTV photos show a police car arriving at Mbagathi Hospital at 7:35 pm – more than three hours later. Ojwang was announced to die when he was brought.
The surgery also found the presence of petechial haemorrhages and cyanosis, signs of death for lack of air, as well as in the hands -on -the -ones – a sign that he tried to protect himself from his attackers.
The food found in his womb can help determine the deadline.
The findings indicate his death involved several people under government protection. His family, if it is upset, wants justice and plans to bury him at the end of this month.
3. Nation today
The Swahili newspaper reported that the Budget Controller (COB) approved the use of KSh500.96 million in early 2025 to fund the Kenyan police operation in Haiti, despite the financial challenges at home.
A new report showed that the National Police Service (NPS) submitted various financial applications: KSh77.52 million in January, KSh194 million later the same month, and KSh229.38 million in March.
This is despite the funding of KSh1.7 billion from the United States. Donald Trump.
So far, Kenya has spent almost KSh4.5 billion for the operation within nine months – which raises questions about government spending priorities.
The missions, consisting of 800 Kenyan police, are headed in partnership with the Jamaican, Bangladesh, Bahamas, Benin, and Chad, with the aim of assisting Haiti National Police to restore stability.
Due to lack of funds, Haiti has officially called on the UN Security Council to change the mission into a complete operation of UM peacekeeping.
On a recent diplomatic visit, Kenyan Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi called for financial and technical assistance from Brazil.
Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva, expressed international concern about the sustainability of the mission, urging UM to increase resources or take it officially.
Kenya’s investment in Haiti is sparking debate on the discretion of spending a lot of money on foreign missions while the health and education sectors are plagued by severe shortages.
However, the finance minister John Mbadi He defended the decision, saying the money would be returned and emphasized the importance of Kenya’s international responsibilities as a world peace leader.
4. The Star
According to the newspaper, President William Ruto has extended the White House meetings with leaders of various constituencies, reflecting the early movements towards the 2027 elections.
Since April, he has received 22 messages from politicians, religious leaders, experts, and rural representatives from areas such as Central, Coast, Nyanza, East, North East, Rift Valley, and West.
The meetings are accompanied by its visits across the country and are considered a strategy to build regional cooperation, strengthen political trust, and affect national feelings towards the next election.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has also hosted several messages at his home.
Although such meetings are said to be developmental, its size and size reflect the political strategy of strengthening itself for the second term.
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