One killed as protests erupt in Kenya's capital


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  • Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025

NAIROBI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- One person was reported killed in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday as protests flared for a second consecutive week, paralyzing businesses and leaving scores injured.

The demonstrations were sparked by the reported June 8 death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and social media personality, who died while in police custody. Ojwang had been accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat. His death triggered public outrage and a wave of protests that began on June 12.

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