Outrage in Nairobi as police Bullet kills protestor

Tensions escalated in Nairobi's Central Business District today as police dispersed protestors demanding justice for the slain Albert Ojwang.

The demonstration, intended to be a peaceful call for accountability, turned deadly when a police officer shot dead a male protestor at point-blank range.

Several others were arrested amidst the chaos.

The shooting, which occurred in broad daylight, has ignited a fresh wave of outrage across the nation, adding a tragic new chapter to the ongoing calls for police reform and accountability in Kenya.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as police unleashed tear gas and live bullets on demonstrators who had gathered to express their anger over Ojwang's suspicious death.

Ojwang was arrested last week in Homa Bay for allegedly criticizing Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on social media. 

His death in custody at Nairobi's Central Police Station quickly drew national attention after an independent autopsy contradicted initial police claims of suicide, revealing blunt force trauma, neck compression, and soft tissue injuries. 

President William Ruto himself later admitted that Ojwang had died "at the hands of the police," a stark reversal of earlier official narrative

Today's fatal shooting of a protester underscores the volatile climate surrounding the demand for justice. 

Protesters, many carrying placards demanding "Justice for Ojwang" and "Lagat Must Go," had attempted to march through the CBD when they were met with a heavy police presence. 

The exact circumstances leading to the fatal shot are still unclear, but witnesses claim the officer fired directly into the crowd without provocation.

"We came here to demand answers for Albert, and now another innocent life has been taken by the very people who are supposed to protect us," lamented Mary Njeri, a visibly shaken protester who narrowly escaped arrest.

"This is unacceptable. How many more must die before justice is served?"

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched an investigation into Ojwang's death, and five officers were suspended earlier this week.

However, public trust in the police force remains at an all-time low, fueled by a history of alleged police brutality and extrajudicial killings. 

The incident in the CBD today is expected to intensify demands for swift and decisive action against officers implicated in both Ojwang's death and today's fatal shooting.

As night falls over Nairobi, the air remains thick with anger and grief. Rights groups and civil society organizations have condemned the police's actions, calling for immediate investigations and the prosecution of all officers involved. 

The death of the unnamed protester today serves as a grim reminder of the high stakes involved in the fight for human rights and accountability in Kenya. The nation watches, demanding answers and an end to the impunity that continues to plague its security forces.