Protests demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, have erupted in parts of the country, including in Nairobi and Mombasa.
In Nairobi, police have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators as tensions escalated in the Central Business District.
The protests turned chaotic when a group of suspected goons arrived on motorcycles, torched one of them, and attacked peaceful protesters and journalists.
“The police are watching the goons terrorise innocent people. One of them has been caught,” activist Hanifa Adan wrote on X.
There have been mounting calls for Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to resign over the controversial arrest and reported torture of Ojwang, a teacher and blogger.
On Monday, Lagat announced he was “stepping aside” to allow for impartial investigations and handed over his duties to his deputy.
Still, civil society groups and protesters insist he must resign fully and face prosecution.
In Nairobi, protesters gathered at key locations before marching to Central Police Station, where Ojwang was allegedly brutalised.
In Mombasa, demonstrators waved the national flag and carried placards calling for an end to police brutality. Chanting “We are peaceful,” they are demanding justice for Ojwang.
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