Eliud Lagat Steps Down as Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Amid Albert Ojwang’s Custody Death

  

Eliud Lagat’s decision to step aside as Deputy Police Chief has fueled public anger in Kenya over Albert Ojwang’s death in police custody. Many dismissed the move as insufficient, unleashing a wave of online ridicule and frustration. Social media brimmed with memes, jokes, and sarcasm, depicting Lagat’s exit as an attempt to evade justice. His name now symbolizes widespread discontent with police misconduct and official impunity. 

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Protesters and civil society leaders demand his arrest and prosecution, arguing that stepping aside falls short of accountability. Online, users labeled the move “Kenyan justice theatre,” likening it to past scandals where officials quietly resurfaced. Ojwang’s family seeks transparency and independent probes, as public trust in the police dwindles amid ongoing brutality and stalled reforms.