Eliud Lagat, deputy inspector general of police, faces a major probe after years of decorated service in bomb disposal, GSU, DCI and police reforms.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside from his position. In a statement dated Wednesday, June 16, 2025, Lagat explained that he made this decision to allow relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Albert Ojwang,

Civil society leaders, prominent lawyers and political figures are demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody--calling his decision to "step aside" a hollow gesture.

Residents of Kipkaren in Nandi county held protests on Tuesday, June 17, demanding justice on behalf of embattled DIG Eliud Lagat, who stepped aside.

The death of Albert Ojwang, who was accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat, sparked days of protests in Nairobi. One person was killed in the latest demonstrations.

Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi's Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody.

Kenyans have expressed confusion after DIG Eliud Lagat disclosed that he was "stepping aside" to allow investigations into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang.