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

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.

Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside following sustained public calls to pave the way for investigations into the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody over a week ago.

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

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.

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat Steps Down Amid Probe into Death of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody NAIROBI — Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside from office following the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody.

Kenya Police Service Eliud Kipkoech Lagat Monday stepped aside following pressure over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang. The top police boss’ name has been at the centre of investigations on the unexplained murder of Ojwang’,

Lagat’s journey from humble beginnings to the upper echelons of law enforcement paints the portrait of a man who steadily climbed the ranks of the National Police Service through technical skill, strategic appointments,