The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to provide a statement regarding the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody.

• 20 police officers, including the Deputy OCS, have recorded statements.
• IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that there will be no sacred cows in the quest for justice.
• The authority condemned excessive police force used during protests, which left at least 13 people injured, including Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, who was shot.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has demanded accountability from the national government and the National Police Service regarding increasing cases of police brutality and extrajudicial killings, following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.

• Wanga highlighted several incidents, including the police-related deaths of Calvins Omondi Anditi and Philip Oketch, as well as ongoing violence against civilians.
• She called for the prosecution of officers involved in extrajudicial killings, emphasizing that the Orange Democratic Movement stands against such abuses.
• Wanga stated, “Enough is enough. The perpetrators of these extrajudicial killings must face the full force of the law,” underscoring the need for government accountability.

The National Police Service (NPS) has urged shop owners in Nairobi's Central Business District to report theft incidents following a protest-related laptop looting spree, where four laptops were recovered during police operations.

• Four laptops were found by police after the arrest of a suspect linked to a gang involved in the thefts.
• Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga has requested affected shop owners to identify their stolen devices at the Central Police Station.
• The police have initiated investigations into the crimes during the protests, with a disturbing incident involving the shooting of a vendor identified as Boniface Kariuki.

The Judiciary of Kenya has reiterated its commitment to justice amidst growing concerns over police brutality and violence during protests. This was highlighted following the death of Albert Ojwang during recent demonstrations.

• Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo expressed concern over violent groups infiltrating peaceful protests and the lack of accountability for those responsible.
• The Judiciary is dedicated to processing cases related to police misconduct in a “timely, impartial and independent manner.”
• Ndemo reinforced the National Police Service's constitutional duty to apprehend and prosecute individuals involved in violence.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, to provide a statement regarding the death of Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody. Ojwang’, a teacher and blogger, died shortly after his arrest on June 6 for alleged defamation.

• 20 police officers, including Inspector Samuel Ng’ang’a, are involved in the investigation.
• Lagat has stepped aside to facilitate an independent investigation.
• Protests have erupted in several cities, demanding his resignation and arrest.