Activists seek to privately prosecute DIG Lagat for Albert Ojwang murder

Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat during a press briefing following Albert Omondi Ojwang's death in police custody at Central Police station, Nairobi. June 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Four activists have filed a petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to privately prosecute Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr. Eliud Kipkoech Lagat, over the controversial killing of social media influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang.

The activists, namely Julius Ogogoh, Khelef Khalifa, Francis Auma and Peter Agoro are asking the court to allow them to press murder charges against the senior police boss, accusing him of orchestrating the killing in violation of Section 203, as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.