The High Court has rejected Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat's attempt to dismiss a petition seeking his suspension following the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody. The court ruled it has the competence to hear the case, despite Lagat's argument that it should be handled by the Labour Relations Court.

• Justice Chacha Mwita dismissed Lagat's request, stating the petition involves constitutional interpretation beyond employment issues.
• The petitioner raised concerns about the transparency of Lagat's decision to step aside without a formal process after Ojwang's death in June.
• Albert Ojwang's death at Nairobi Central Police Station sparked public outrage and led to the arrest of six suspects, including OCS Samson Taalam.