A senior education official has disclosed that slain political blogger Albert Ojwang had quit teaching to concentrate on social media influencing.

Kenyan authorities arrested a police officer over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, sparking protests in Nairobi. Ojwang died in custody after being detained for defaming a deputy police chief. President Ruto admitted police involvement,

In a statement dated June 12, 2025, and issued by Capitol Hill Police Station, the officer was arrested and placed in custody at Capitol Hill by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa).

An activist named Shakira Wafula caused a scene in Nairobi city centre after she faced off with a police officer who had covered himself with a mask.

“Please be informed that an officer of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA),” a memo released on the evening of Thursday, June 12 read.

Albert Ojwang, a Kenyan blogger and teacher, was reported dead in police custody on June 8, 2025, according to the Kenyan news website, Tuko.

Albert Omondi Ojwang' was a close ally of Nairobi county Governor Johnson Sakaja. The politician noted slain blogger Albert was an integral team member.

“It was not me.” Officer Commanding Station at Central Police Station, Samson Taalam, has denied being the prime suspect in Albert Ojwang's murder. While giving his account to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Taalam recounted that on the day of Ojwang's death, he was brought into the station in critical condition.

Albert Ojwang’s death has left his family in deep pain. His father, Meshack Opiyo, is calling for justice. The family, human rights groups, and many people in Kenya believe Albert was killed while in police custody. They are asking for a fair and independent investigation.

Director of Criminal Investigations Amin Mohamed questioned why officers at Central Police Station told the public that Albert Ojwang hit his head on the wall.

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, joining a growing chorus of voices demanding accountability over the incident that has sparked public outcry.