'You can't kill us and lead us': Mourners demand police reforms as Albert Ojwang laid to rest

Mourners view the body of Albert Ojwang' during his funeral service at Nyawango Primary School grounds on July 4, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard]

The funeral for slain teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang’ on Friday reignited calls for police reforms and justice  for suspects who die in custody, intensifying scrutiny on Kenya’s National Police Service (NPS).

Mourners gathered at Nyawango Primary School grounds in Homa Bay, demanding an end to police brutality, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, especially against critics of the government.