(In Kenya) “Tuesday is Tuesday” Protest Shuts Down Nation to Demand Justice for Blogger Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody

 

The phrase “Tuesday is Tuesday” is generating significant attention in Kenya as activists and citizens rally behind a Total Shutdown protest to demand justice for Albert Ojwang, a blogger and teacher who died in police custody. The slogan reflects the unyielding determination of demonstrators who are mobilizing nationwide to block roads, shut down businesses, and close institutions until accountability is achieved. Protesters are specifically targeting senior police officers, including Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat, accusing them of involvement in Ojwang’s death and calling for his arrest.

Albert Ojwang, known for his anti-corruption blogging, was arrested for alleged online defamation and died the following day while in custody. An autopsy report contradicted initial police claims of suicide, revealing evidence of physical assault, which has fueled widespread outrage across Kenya. The public’s anger has manifested in clashes with police, road blockades, and mass demonstrations, with citizens demanding justice for Ojwang and an end to police brutality and impunity. The growing movement has unified Kenyans in their call for systemic reform, pressing authorities to prosecute those responsible for Ojwang’s death and address longstanding issues of police misconduct.

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