Kenya’s deputy police chief has stepped aside as investigations into the death of a blogger while in custody continue.

Outrage over the death of a Kenyan teacher and activist in police custody sparked protests in the capital Nairobi this week after doctors refuted a police claim that he had died in his cell from a self-inflicted head injury.

A protester was killed in Nairobi after demonstrations against police brutality, following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who was allegedly murdered in custody. Videos show police violence during protests.