Eliud Lagat
Kenyapolice officialMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eliud Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General of the National Police Service in Kenya. He has been engaged in discussions with the Matatu Owners Association regarding issues of corruption and road safety, focusing on improving collaboration between police and public transport operators.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has assured Kenyans of adequate security ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations.
DIG Lagat assures of security ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protestsKenya· 2026-06-21
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and other senior government and security officials at the Utumishi Girls High School in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
Ogamba orders indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls AcademyKenya· 2026-05-28
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Eliud Lagat has also arrived at the school following the deadly midnight fire.
Tragedy as dorm fire kills at least 10 students at Utumishi Girls High SchoolKenya· 2026-05-28
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat arrived at the school following the deadly midnight fire.
What we know about Utumishi Girls dorm fireKenya· 2026-05-28
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has said continuous learning and ethical leadership as central to police reforms.
DIG Lagat champions upskilling in police reformsKenya· 2026-01-23Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat emphasized the importance of community involvement in policing during a speech in Tana River County.
Suspected bandits kill a police officer, steal cattle in SamburuKenya· 2026-01-16
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat warned politicians and individuals inciting and financing the clashes between two communities.
Government declares dusk to dawn curfew in Transmara SouthKenya· 2025-12-20
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has warned politicians and people inciting and financing the recent fighting between two communities in Angata Barikoi, Narok County.
DIG Lagat puts on notice politicians, financiers of Barikoi chaosKenya· 2025-12-18Eliud Lagat heads the Kenya Police Service.
Bungei moved in reshuffle of top police commandKenya· 2025-12-04
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who oversees police operations, has also appeared before IAU and IPOA following the killing of Albert Ojwang.
IG Kanja orders investigation into CHAN allowance misuse sagaKenya· 2025-10-05
Eliud Lagat is facing allegations of financial misconduct related to the CHAN tournament.
Why DIG Lagat is facing new stormKenya· 2025-10-04
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has suffered a setback after the High Court declined to dismiss a petition seeking to suspend him from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.
Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office returnKenya· 2025-10-03
Eliud Lagat is facing accusations of mismanaging funds meant for police officers during the CHAN tournament.
Police who guarded Chan fans and players up in arms over allowancesKenya· 2025-10-03Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has suffered a setback after the High Court declined to dismiss a petition seeking to suspend him from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
Ojwang murder: Court declines to quash petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to officeKenya· 2025-10-03
Eliud Lagat is the DIG who attended the National Assembly CIOC Committee meeting.
Attorney General opposes bid to strip IG of powers to control police payrollKenya· 2025-09-29
Eliud Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General.
Fresh row between IG Kanja, NPSC stalls enlistment of 10,000 officersKenya· 2025-09-26DIG Eliud Lagat is present at the meeting concerning the conflicting roles of NPSC and NPS.
Hiring of 10k officers in jeopardy due to NPS and NPSC stalemateKenya· 2025-09-17
Murkomen instructed Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat that future police uniforms must include maternity wear for female officers.
Murkomen pledges maternity uniforms, career reforms in police shake-upKenya· 2025-09-04Kanja and his two Deputies, Gilbert Masengeli and Eliud Lagat, had been skipping the Commission’s meetings.
MPs summon Kanja over failure to hand over payroll to NPSCKenya· 2025-09-02
Deputy Inspector-General of the National Police Service Eliud Lagat was present at the event.
18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000Kenya· 2025-08-28
Eliud Lagat, popularly known as Tapnyolei Rosaline, has been battling an eye condition that has significantly impacted his life and career.
North Rift comedians rally to save ailing entertainer TapnyoleiKenya· 2025-08-28
Eliud Lagat was the prosecution’s star witness who testified about disarming explosives.
DPP challenges the acquittal of terror suspects in explosives caseKenya· 2025-08-19
Eliud Lagat is one of the deputies to the Inspector General of Police who is being sued for police misconduct.
IG sued over police payroll, officers' role during protestsKenya· 2025-08-13
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat remains untouched by the law in the murder case of Albert Ojwang.
Ojwang's death: Is Ruto, AG shielding DIG Lagat from justice?Kenya· 2025-08-12Eliud Lagat's suspension bid has stalled again after a legal challenge.
Why DIG Eliud Lagat's suspension bid has stalled againKenya· 2025-07-24Eliud Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General whose suspension bid was challenged in court.
Lagat suspension bid stalls again as AG disputes High Court jurisdictionKenya· 2025-07-23Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat was present during a peace meeting at Kiango.
While the country thought DIG Lagat had stepped aside, he was on annual leaveKenya· 2025-07-22
Eliud Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police involved in a murder investigation.
IPOA denies exonerating DIG LagatKenya· 2025-07-14
Eliud Lagat has resumed office today as the High Court declined to issue conservatory orders barring him from work.
DIG Lagat in office after court declines to bar him from performing dutiesKenya· 2025-07-14
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is expected to return to work on July 22.
Embattled DIG Lagat to return to work as case loomsKenya· 2025-07-12