A wave of fresh demonstrations swept across Nairobi today as Gen Z protesters returned to the streets, demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died in police custody under mysterious circumstances.
Chanting, “Langat Must Go!” the demonstrators called for the immediate resignation of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat and the prosecution of officers implicated in Ojwang’s arrest and subsequent death.
The tension was palpable as anti-riot police stood guard, equipped with teargas and water cannons.
“Unless justice is served for the late Albert Ojwang, there will be no business in Parliament,” one protester shouted, echoing the shared resolve among the demonstrators.
The protests evoke memories of the June 2024 Gen Z-led uprisings that shook the nation when young Kenyans took to the streets, demanding accountability, justice reform, and youth inclusion in national decision-making.
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The protests, largely peaceful but met with police resistance, forced a national reckoning on governance and human rights.
Now, barely a year later, the anger has returned — this time sparked by what protesters say is a cover-up and a lack of accountability over Ojwang’s death.
“This is not just about one teacher,” said Amina Wanjala, a university student who joined the protests. “It’s about a system that brutalises the innocent and protects the guilty. If the government learned anything from last year, it should act now.”
Calls for President William Ruto to personally intervene and restore public confidence are mounting.
While the official post-mortem and internal investigations are still pending, the mounting pressure from the streets has revived the national conversation about police accountability, justice for victims, and the enduring power of Kenya’s youthful voice.
By Joseph Mambili
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