Albert Ojwang's death: Kenyan police officers charged with blogger

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

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Albert Ojwang's death has sparked outrage in Kenya with protests held to demand justice.

Mr Ojwang was arrested after Kenya's deputy police chief Eliud Lagat filed a complaint, accusing the blogger of defaming him on social media.

Mr Lagat stepped aside last week pending the outcome of investigations into Ojwang's death. He has denied any wrongdoing.

The three police officers - Samson Kiprotich, Talaam James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani - were charged along with three civilians.