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Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger
- Three police officers in Kenya have been charged with the murder of blogger Ojwang, who died on June 8 while in police custody, following an autopsy that indicated assault wounds rather than self-inflicted injuries.
- Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat accused Ojwang of defaming him on social media, leading to the arrest of the blogger.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions approved murder charges against six individuals, including the three officers and three others.
- The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts.
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