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The affidavit states that Albert was arrested on June 7, 2025, at the family home by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, allegedly acting under DIG Lagat’s instructions. Authorities reportedly accused Albert of circulating information linking the DIG to corruption within the police service.
With the objection dismissed, the case will now proceed to a full hearing, with submissions scheduled for November 17, 2025.
Lagat stepped aside in June 2025 as public pressure mounted over the case, which has drawn wide attention.
He maintains that the leave was voluntary, in line with public accountability, institutional integrity, and the need to uphold public confidence in the police service.
Matindi faults NPSC for allowing Lagat to unilaterally appoint his own replacement, accusing the commission of failing to exercise its constitutional mandate.
NIA criticised the government’s response, describing the recent decision by Deputy Inspector General Lagat to step aside as inadequate and lacking legal clarity.
The activists say Ojwang’s death inside the Nairobi Central Police Station was not a suicide, as initially claimed by police, but a premeditated murder facilitated by high-ranking officers, including Lagat.
IPOA chair Issack Hassan dismissed claims that he or the authority's CEO had interrogated the Deputy IG, clarifying that the questioning was conducted by the authority’s technical investigation team.
Lagat had earlier stepped aside, saying the move was made in “good and conscious thought” in light of his role and responsibilities.
Tito, a veteran officer and former Nyanza Regional Commander, had been serving as Principal Assistant to the DIG since March 2025.
Ojwang left his Kakoth village home carrying only a title deed, hoping it would be enough to post bail for his 31-year-old son, a teacher who had been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.