The local newspaper on Tuesday, June 17, wrote in detail an ongoing investigation into the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang, while the resignation of Dig Eliud Lagat gained popularity in all pages.
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One newspaper revealed that Lagat’s move to relinquish his post was temporarily after meeting the president William Ruto.
1. Daily Nation
Daily Nation It reported on the unexpected action of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, resigning as an investigation into the murder of Albert Ojwang was underway.
Lagat was a complainant against Ojwang, leading to his arrest in Homa Bay.
He had filed a complaint on June 4 against Ojwang in the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in connection with the allegations allegedly destroying the deceased.
On June 7, Officers of DCI They left Nairobi for Homa Bay, where they took Ojwang back to Nairobi.
He was detained at the police station, where he met his sad end.
Being the source of Ojwang’s arrest for Luck Worse, Kenyans exacerbated the pressure to demand that Lagat be expelled and brought before justice.
Due to pressure, DIG announced the withdrawal on Monday, June 16.
He said he had been burned with his conscience and wanted to allow the investigation to be done without a seam.
Lagat said he would continue his role after the investigation was completed.
“With a positive and careful view of my role and responsibility as Deputy Inspector General of the Kenyan Police Service, and based on an ongoing investigation into the tragic incident of Mr Albert Ojwang, today I chose to withdraw from the office of Deputy Inspector General – Kenya Police Service awaiting the completion of the investigation,” It said Lagat’s statement.
He said his duties would be carried out by his deputy until the investigation was completed.
Lagat promised to cooperate with the investigators when needed, and sent his condolences to the Ojwang family.
“I volunteer to provide any assistance that will be needed for me during the investigation of the tragic event. He said.
2. People Daily
The newspaper reported about President William Ruto’s support for Dig Lagat’s resignation.
According to People Daily, the decision came after a Lagat meeting with senior government officials led by the President.
He also met with Inspector General Kanja and discussed the decision before making an official announcement.
Lagat’s historic decision came just days after Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen denied that Dig was pressured to resign, saying he was not directly linked to Ojwang’s killing.
In front of the Senate on June 11, CS said the burden to prove Lagat’s guilt lies in the independent police authority (IPOA), which would have been identified whether DIG would remain or not.
The same position was being held by IG Kanja, who said permanent police orders would propose Lagat’s resignation if he was involved in the killing.
3. The Standard
The Standard newspaper reported on the brought to court of the detained officer as commander of the Police Station, Samson Lagat.
Lagat was presented in the Mountains Law, the Constitutional and Human Rights Unit, where he denied involvement in the Ojwang massacre.
Through his lawyers, Talaam reiterated that he was not in Ojwang’s center.
IPOA wanted him to be banned for 21 more days to allow for investigation.
The authority said that, as the protector of the key file at the main police station, if released, Talaam could interfere with important evidence.
The court will make a decision on the IPOA application on Wednesday, June 18.
Talaam is detained at Lang’ata police station.
4. Nation Today
The newspaper saved the opportunity for politics, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki participating in public disputes.
In a recent visit to the Ukraine area, Kinidiki said he would attract Kalonzo to the first Kenyan, saying the former vice president was not excluded from insulting and insulting politics.
Kalonzo will later reject the invitation, saying his goal was to strengthen the opposition before his intention to oust Ruto.
He noted that the current administration has not been given fame among Kenyans and that he will never intend to be part of it for a variety of reasons, including “having the blood of Gen Z in their hands”.
Elsewhere, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hinted to strengthen Mount Kenya against invasion from politicians.
While accusing Ruto of funding the smaller parties to divide Mount Kenya, Gachagua suggested to make his democratic party for the Citizens’ Party (DCP) a major and most preferred party.
Gachagua likened the DCP to ODM of Raila Odinga, saying it would be strong enough to influence national politics regardless of the outcome in the elections.
“Mount Kenya will be like Odinga’s political bedroom, where there are no colors of two parties to be referred. He said in an interview with the media.
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