In a dramatic twist surrounding the suspicious death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is turning up the heat on the nation’s top law enforcers. The legal body has now issued a bold and urgent call for Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat to unconditionally and publicly recuse himself from the ongoing investigation a move aimed at safeguarding the credibility, transparency, and impartiality of the probe.
LSK says the glaring conflict of interest and growing public mistrust surrounding the police’s handling of the case threatens to derail justice. According to the society, the stakes are simply too high to allow any perception of bias, especially when a life has been lost under state custody in circumstances that remain murky and deeply troubling.
Ojwang’, known for his fearless digital activism and no holds barred commentary, was found dead under unclear circumstances, triggering a national outcry and reigniting debate over police brutality and abuse of power. His death has sparked protests online and offline, with Kenyans demanding answers and accountability.
Legal experts and human rights defenders are now standing in solidarity with LSK’s call, insisting that only a fully independent investigation free from internal police influence can restore public confidence and deliver the truth.
Will DIG Lagat heed the pressure and step aside? Or will this case join the long list of unresolved deaths in custody that continue to haunt Kenya’s justice system? The nation watches closely, as the demand for justice grows louder by the day.