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July 11, 2025
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Woman Dies After Night in Police Custody

Woman Dies After Night in Police Custody

The woman was arrested on Monday July 7, and died barely two days later...

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A family in Nanyuki is mourning the death of Julie Njoki, who allegedly died after being assaulted while in police custody. Julie was arrested on July 7 during the Saba Saba demonstrations.

  • Julie reportedly suffered blunt force trauma to the head, with claims of police brutality at the Nanyuki Police Station.
  • Her aunt expressed outrage over the police's failure to protect, questioning how a person could die in custody so quickly.
  • Julie's death has reignited discussions on police brutality in Kenya, following the recent death of another individual, Albert Ojwang, in Nairobi.

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Multiple fatalities reported in a tragic multi-vehicle crash, and a woman dies after a night in police custody.

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