Elsewhere, the family of Ojwang now wants to be secured by the state as they seek justice for their kin.

Taifa Leo reported on the family of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, calling on the government to provide them with adequate protection as they pursue justice for their loved one.

The family's lawyer, Julius Juma, said they need to be protected from harm given the gravity of the matter.

"We want to be assured of our safety as we fight for justice for Albert Ojwang. Everyone on the family side, including me, feels vulnerable. I am asking for protection for the family and myself, because we do not know who we are dealing with in this quest for justice," he said.

The lawyer also noted that the family's biggest concern is the possibility of interference with the investigation and witnesses.

"The Independent Police Operations Authority (IPOA) is currently continuing to interview witnesses at police stations in Nairobi and surrounding areas, and our main concern is the interference with evidence and the investigation process," he stated.

"I call for the investigation to be transparent. All Evidence should be protected and there should be no interference with investigations or witnesses. Investigation departments should do their job without outside pressure or instructions," Juma added.

The lawyer's appeal for protection came as a police officer at Nairobi Central, who was on duty on the night of Ojwang's brutal murder, alleged that senior officers were involved in planning his torture. Constable James Mukhwana, a former cell guard, in his evidence to the IPOA, said the Commissioner of Police (OCS), Samson Talaam, informed him of Ojwang's arrival and ordered him to organise other prisoners to beat him.

The newspaper covered the ugly events in the Nairobi city centre where protesters faced off with armed goons as the police watched.

Kenyans gathered to protest against police brutality in light of the murder of blogger Albert Ojwana while in police custody.

In Nairobi, the protests were peaceful until goons with crude weapons infiltrated.

The goons are believed to have been contracted by the Nairobi county government to disrupt the protests.

With their motives known, some of the protesters braced themselves to counter the goons.

Two motorbikes belonging to the attackers were burned down in the city centre.

Contingents of police officers were heavily deployed across the city to contain the unarmed protesters.

Robbers took advantage to carry out muggings and break into shops.

The newspaper reported on the shooting of a hawker by a police officer during the protests.

Identified as Boniface Kariuki, the victim had been selling face masks when he was met with police brutality.

He stood on a pavement on Tom Mboya Street where the police shot him in the head unprovoked.

Kariuku dropped to the ground, bleeding profusely.

The onlookers rushed to rescue him.

He was taken to the nearby Bliss Medical Centre before being referred to the Kenyaatta National Hospital (KNH), where he was taken into theatre.

Meanwhile, the officer involved was arrested at the directive of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

People Daily spared space for the calls toward Raila Odinga's team in the Kenya Kwanza government to quit.

A group of renowned figures, including Oginga Kawino, Wafula Buke, Kiongo Maina, Oduor Ong'wen, Ngotho Kariuki, and James Maina, conveyed their concerns through lawyer Gitobu Imanyara.

The former political detainees alleged that the Kenya Kwanza administration had effectively undermined constitutional governance, leading the country back toward the authoritarian practices reminiscent of the Moi era.

In their statement, the eminent persons contended that a government responsible for such transgressions had no legitimate claim to remain in power.

"I think the Ruto administration should have the courage to just step aside and give Kenyans a chance to administer themselves," said Buke. "Comrades who have maybe tried to see whether they can work in this regime should also reconsider their position."

Buke also questioned the significance of the opposition's participation in government, asking: "Why should our opposition have a joint team in managing our affairs when the other parties end of the bargain?

"I also think that it's our duty to appeal to comrades who are working with the Ruto administration to basically disengage them to give Kenyans a chance to really choose a new administration," Buke added.

According to their assertion, the President William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza administration continues is only in power largely due to backing from the ODM faction.

They argue that if ODM were to step away from the government, it could pave the way for Kenyans to explore alternative governance solutions.

"I also want to appeal that this government deny the support that it's getting from patriotic people, so that we can create the necessary situation for us to be empowered to form a new government," Buke added.

The former prisoners' statements came in light pursuit of justice for of blogger Albert Ojwang who was killed while in police custody.

Source: TUKO.co.ke