Daniel Ogetta

Kenya

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Articles

Broke Moi University to auction dogs, donkeys and pigs

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta

At the fall of the hammer, Moi University is set to auction some of its animals, a vehicle and an assortment of used tyres in its latest disposal of property. In notices seen by the Nation, the cash-strapped institution has listed dogs, donkeys and pigs for public auction slated for June 24, 2025. The university will also auction a used Toyota Hilux pick-up, bulls and bull calves.
Maandamano survivor: Story of Boniface Kariuki, the mask seller

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta

He was a young man trying to make an honest living, selling masks on the streets, but on Tuesday, Boniface Mwangi Kariuki found himself caught in the chaos when protests turned violent in the Nairobi Central Business District. Amateur videos captured two police officers roughing him up before one of them pulled the trigger that brought him down. A vendor's tragic day He wasn’t the only one shot that day, but just like that, Boniface, only 22 years old, came to symbolise all the others.
Day of anarchy made in goon heaven

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta |Nyaboga Kiage

Club-wielding thugs, some armed with machetes, whips and stones, walked alongside uniformed police officers as chaos gripped Nairobi’s CBD, turning a peaceful protest demanding justice for teacher Albert Ojwang’ into a violent clash that exposed troubling ties between rogue police and hired goons. From time to time, they barked orders at anti-riot officers, instructing them to lob teargas at the protesters - orders which the uniformed police obeyed.
Wahuni wateka jiji huku polisi wakimpiga risasi kichwani muuzaji wa barakoa

1 week ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Daniel Ogetta |Cecil Odongo

MAGENGE hatari jana yaliteka jiji la Nairobi na kuwakabili waandamanaji waliokuwa wakishinikiza kujiuzulu kwa Naibu Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi Eliud Lagat kutokana na mauaji ya kinyama ya mwalimu na bloga Albert Ojwang’. Katika kile ambacho kimezidisha ghadhabu miongoni mwa Wakenya, polisi mmoja alimpiga risasi kichwani mwanaume aliyekuwa akiuza barakoa karibu na Jumba la Imenti, barabara ya Moi Avenue.
Goon town: Unholy alliance of hired thugs and police terrorises protesters

1 week ago | nation.africa | Lynette Mukami |Daniel Ogetta

On Tuesday morning, protesters took to the streets of Nairobi to demand justice for slain Albert Ojwang and call for the resignation of Police Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat. The protests were to begin at Aga Khan Walk in the Nairobi CBD. However, before they could even begin their planned peaceful march, police began to disperse them using tear gas.
CBD protests: Protesters demand DIG Lagat's resignation

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta |Nicholas Njoroge |Cynthia Makena

Protesters have taken to the streets of Nairobi to call for the resignation of Police Director General Eliud Lagat following the murder of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The police have already dispersed the first group of protesters who arrived at the Nation Centre to begin their quest for justice for the murdered teacher. No sooner had they finished praying than the police fired the first tear gas canister.
DIG Eliud Lagat bucked procedure on Albert Ojwang complaint

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta |Nyaboga Kiage

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat did not follow due procedure when filing a complaint against the late Albert Ojwang, who was killed at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. Mr Lagat stepped aside on Monday as investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) into Ojwang’s death continue. Ojwang, a teacher by profession, was accused of operating a social media account on X that published content about the DIG.
Albert Ojwang murder: Why DIG Eliud Lagat had to go

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta |Nyaboga Kiage

The decision by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat to step aside over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang was reached after a flurry of meetings involving top government officials, including President William Ruto, the Nation can reveal. Mr Lagat, who has been under immense public pressure to resign over the death of the teacher in a cell at Central Police Station in Nairobi, yesterday announced that he was stepping aside to allow investigations.
Albert Ojwang's father: ‘I came to Nairobi with a title deed but I'll leave with a death certificate’

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta

When Meshack Ojwang left his home in Kakoth village, Homa Bay County, slightly over a week ago, he carried only a title deed and a lot of hope. His son, 31-year-old teacher Albert Ojwang, had been picked up by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at their home and he believed the title deed would be enough to post bail and bring his only child home. But that was not to be.
MoH to post interns by July 1, as govt pledges to settle all pending bills

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daniel Ogetta

What you need to know:Health CS Duale said the government has pledged to address the longstanding concerns that have plagued the health sector. Treasury CS John Mbadi announced Sh6.2 billion for UHC program management and coordination during the budget reading. The government has committed to settling all pending arrears owed to healthcare professionals and to fully implementing return-to-work agreements previously signed with striking medical workers.