The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has advised Kenyans—especially the youth and members of Gen Z—to avoid engaging in violence in response to the death of influencer Albert Ojwang.
In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, the bishops called on young people to stay peaceful, composed, and prayerful as the nation mourns Ojwang, who was discovered dead at Nairobi’s Central Police Station.
In their statement issued on Monday, June 9, the bishops stressed the need for unity and encouraged the public to seek justice through legal and peaceful channels.
Their message comes amid growing calls for nationwide protests over Albert Ojwang’s death, with prominent figures like Hanifa Adan leading the movement. Ojwang passed away under suspicious circumstances while in police custody following his arrest in Homa Bay County.
The bishops’ warning comes after protests erupted at City Mortuary, where Ojwang’s body is being held. The demonstrations led to police intervention after a planned autopsy on Ojwang failed to proceed.
Ojwang was initially arrested in Homa Bay but was later transferred to Nairobi—more than 400 kilometers away—over allegations that he had defamed Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
