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June 9, 2025
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Catholic bishops condemn death in custody, call for transparent probe
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has condemned the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. In a statement issued through its General Secretariat, the Catholic clergy described Ojwang’s death not just as a family tragedy but as a loss that neces..
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The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has strongly condemned the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang in police custody, calling for a swift, transparent, and unbiased investigation into the matter.
- The Catholic clergy described Ojwang’s death as a "painful wound to our national conscience" and a reminder of the urgent need for accountability within Kenya's justice system.
- The bishops welcomed the Inspector General of Police’s directive to interdict officers linked to the case, emphasizing that all culpable individuals must face legal consequences.
- The Church appealed for calm, peace, and prayer from the public, cautioning against provocations that could lead to violence, and stressed that "Our strength is in our unity and our collective demand for justice through lawful means."
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