Protests have erupted in Nairobi’s Ngong Road at City Mortuary as a group of activists took to the streets demanding justice for the late teacher and influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died while in police custody under unclear circumstances.

The protesters, many armed with phone cameras and placards, staged a standoff at a roundabout near Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly City Mortuary, chanting slogans and calling for President William Ruto’s resignation. They also demanded accountability for Ojwang’s death, which they termed suspicious.

Additionally, the protestors demanded the resignation of Kenya Police Service Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, whom Inspector General Douglas Kanja had earlier revealed as the complainant in a case that led to Ojwang’s arrest.

According to Kanja, Lagat had lodged a formal complaint with the police over alleged defamation, prompting DCI detectives to pick up Ojwang from his home in Homa Bay.

 

”Kenyans united, we shall never be defeated. We want justice for Ojwang. Ruto must go; the youth are united towards this,” the protestors chanted in unison.

Among those present during the protest were activist Hanifa Adan, Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, university student leader Joshua Okayo, and scholar-turned-activist Fred Ogola.

The protesters blocked the roundabout near the intersection of Ngong Road leading to Mbagathi Hospital, causing traffic disruptions and delays in the area.

“Kenyans, united, we shall never be defeated. Ruto must go; Langat must go. What are we demanding? We are demanding justice,” the protesters chanted amid the confusion.