Court dismisses DIG Lagat's objection in case challenging his decision to step aside

Justice Mwita ruled that the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the case challenging Lagat’s decision to step aside and appoint a principal assistant Patrick Tito to serve as acting DIG of t.....

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The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat, affirming its jurisdiction to hear a case challenging his decision to step aside and appoint an acting DIG. This ruling means the legal challenge against Lagat's temporary departure from office will proceed in the High Court.

Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
The case challenges Lagat's decision to appoint Patrick Tito as acting DIG.
Lagat stepped aside in June 2025 to allow investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.

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