Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat Stories

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

Police Constable Mukhwana links DIG of Police Lagat, OCS Talaam to Albert Ojwang’s death
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

He accused DIG of Police Lagat of issuing the order that led to Ojwang's torture and death.

Maraga blames President Ruto for Albert Ojwang’s murder, demands Deputy IG Lagat’s resignation
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 16, 2025

The former CJ, who is now one of Ruto's critics, has promised to join other Kenyans on June 25 in protests to push for Lagat's resignation.

Activists demand murder charges against Deputy IG Lagat over Albert Ojwang’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The human rights defenders want the court to grant them leave to prosecute the senior police officer for murder, accusing him of being responsible for...

Calls mount for Police DIG Eliud Lagat’s arrest and prosecution over Albert Ojwang’s death in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Kenyans have now intensified calls for justice and accountability, with public anger mounting over the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death at Cen...

Kanja confirms DIG Eliud Lagat filed complaint against Albert Ojwang who died in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

While addressing journalists on Monday, Kanja explained that DIG Lagat raised concerns about false information being circulated on social media platfo...

Gachagua demands prosecution of DIG Lagat over Albert Ojwang’s death in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Gachagua alleged that Ojwang’s death was part of a broader pattern of police brutality and state-sponsored killings targeting Gen Zs under the Kenya K...

Ex-DIG of Police Gabow defends leadership during 2022 Bomas chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

How High Court judge wrestled top cop Gilbert Masengeli in legal tussle over abducted rights activists
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 03, 2025

The push and pull went on during which Justice Mugambi summoned Masengeli seven times, but the top cop ignored all these summonses.

Acting IG Masengeli takes over new role with a promise to abide by the law
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 29, 2024

Masengeli pledged to adopt a multi-agency approach to his managing security in the country.

Ruto nominates Douglas Kanja as new Inspector General of Police
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2024

The president has at the same time picked Mr Eliud Lagat for Deputy Inspector General in charge of Kenya Police and Mr Gilber Masengeli for Deputy Ins...

Kenya Police shortlists eight candidates for Deputy Inspector General position
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 19, 2024

The National Police Service Commission announced on Friday that the shortlisted candidates will appear for interviews on Monday (22 July) next week.

National Police Service Commission advertises for Deputy IG positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2024

All interested and qualified applicants have until Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm to submit their applications.

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2024

Noor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology from the International Academy Bramshill of the National Police Improvement Agency in the UK...

Kenya mission to Haiti likely to delay again
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2024

A US official says a deployment by the end of this week was impossible, for logistical reasons.

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