Taifa Leo: After a week of calls of his resignation, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat finally stepped aside on June, Monday 16, to allow investigations, after his name was mentioned adversely in the death of X blogger Albert Ojwang’, whom he accused of defamation.
Lagat said his decision was to allow an open and transparent investigation to take place, promising to cooperate with the investigative team, when he is needed.
In the political arena, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki moves to woo Wiper Party leader failed, after Kalonzo dismissed claims of working with the Broad-Based government, terming it a desperate move to sanitize their injustices to Kenyans. Remarks earlier refuted by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, who said Kalonzo is opposition to stay.
Additionally, Mombasa governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, hit out to Gachagua stating that they will defeat the Broad-Based Government in the 2027 general elections. The ODM governor adding to a list of President William Ruto’s new defenders.
Daily Nation: Details how Lagat bowed to the public outrage, according to the paper, what started as a defamatory post on social media now threatens to end the career of decorated police force in second in command, while piling anger over increased extrajudicial killings in the country, the president’s regime.
The revelations of the two accused officers in the case, continue to expose the evils behind police cells and need for reforms, with how senior police boss will escape prison, despite being part of the team that killed Ojwang’.
People’s Daily: Details the reason behind Lagat stepping down, with a speculation of the decision after meeting Ruto to keep him away as the investigations into Ojwang’s murder are concluded. Kenyans reacting to his decision asked the National Police to arrest him.
The paper further outlines the new education requirements in regard to degrees for civil servants as outlined in the new guidelines by the government. This comes as EACC arrested four senior officials with forged certificates last week from various universities across the country.
The Standard: Bold and straight forward, the paper calls for the resignation of Lagat not stepping aside , No, Just Resign! His resignation is what many Kenyans were hoping for, as with stepping aside, Lagat still has limited access to his office and powers as DIG
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