Activists and the father of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by police during the country's latest protests over the alleged killing of a blogger in custody are demanding accountability.

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 runs to kick a tear gas canister during a demonstration over the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan police fired teargas at protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday,