The High Court of Kenya has ruled that Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat can return to office, rejecting a petition aimed at blocking his reinstatement. The court emphasized that Lagat deserves a fair hearing before any interim orders can be made.

• Deadline: Lagat must respond to the petition by July 23, 2025.
• Petitioner: Activist Eliud Matindi filed the case against the leadership of the police service.
• Context: Lagat stepped down under public pressure during investigations into the death of teacher-cum-blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody.