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Ongoing Investigations and Political Developments in Kenya

IPOA clarifies investigative status of DIG Lagat; judiciary and political figures respond to various controversies on July 14, 2025.

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IPOA denies clearing Lagat yet saying probe on all persons of interest active

Analysis: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has clarified that it has not cleared Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat regarding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, which is still under investigation.

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Maraga faults Ruto’s ‘shoot in the leg’ directive

Analysis: Former Chief Justice David Maraga has denounced President William Ruto's recent directive encouraging police to shoot protesters accused of looting, warning of the dangers of state-sanctioned violence.

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NPS denies misconduct in custodial death of Nanyuki protester

Analysis: The National Police Service (NPS) has denied allegations of police misconduct in the death of Julia Njoki, a protester who died in custody after her arrest during the July 7 demonstrations in Nanyuki.

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IPOA Clarifies Clearing DIG Lagat in Ojwang Murder Probe

Analysis: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has refuted claims that it has cleared Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat concerning the investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died in police custody last month.

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Kenya to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21 in New National Drug Control Policy

Analysis: The Kenyan government has announced plans to raise the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years as part of its new National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse.

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Ongoing Investigations and Political Developments in Kenya

📰 Coverage & Analysis

IPOA denies clearing Lagat yet saying probe on all persons of interest active

Maraga faults Ruto’s ‘shoot in the leg’ directive

NPS denies misconduct in custodial death of Nanyuki protester

IPOA Clarifies Clearing DIG Lagat in Ojwang Murder Probe

Kenya to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21 in New National Drug Control Policy