Kenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya: A Kenyan deputy police chief has resigned amid an investigation into the death of a blogger in police custody.

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat said on Monday that he was stepping down as investigations continue into the death of Albert Ojwang.

Ojwang was found dead in his cell after being arrested over social media posts accusing Lagat of corruption.

His death has sparked protests in Nairobi, with demonstrators calling for Lagat’s resignation.

On Friday, Kenyan President William Ruto stated that his government would “protect citizens from rogue police officers,” and called for a thorough investigation into Ojwang’s death.