Kenyan police officer arrested amid protests over death in custody

Albert Ojwang’s death renews focus on long-standing allegations of police brutality in east African country

A Kenyan police officer has been arrested in connection with a death in custody, the latest development in a case that has sparked widespread anger and protests in the capital.

Albert Ojwang, 31, died in police custody last weekend after he was arrested over his criticism of a senior officer online.