Kenyan Police Deputy Lagat Resigns After Blogger’s Death in Custody
Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of Kenya’s police, has resigned following the death of Albert Ojwang , a 31-year-old blogger and teacher. In the photo is the Deputy Inspector Eliud Lagat Ojwang died in police custody earlier this month, sparking anger across the country. His resignation was announced today in a letter shared on social media. Ojwang was arrested on June 6, 2025, in Homa Bay County after posting online comments criticizing Lagat. At first, police said he hit his head on a cell wall and died by accident. Here the document that was wrote for the resignation by Inspector. However, a medical report from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) showed he likely died from being beaten. This news upset many Kenyans, leading to protests in the streets. People are demanding justice and using hashtags like #TOTAL SHUTDOWN, #maandamanotuesday, and #enoughisenough. In his letter, Lagat expressed regret and offered condolences to Ojwang’s family. He promised...
