The High Court has declined to issue orders blocking Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat from returning to office, following a petition challenging his reinstatement.
Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued. The court directed the embattled police boss to respond to the case filed by activist Eliud Matindi by July 23, 2025.
Lagat stepped down amid public pressure during investigations into the murder of teacher-cum-blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
Lagat was the complainant in the case that landed Ojwang in jail.
