Kenya Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Blogger Death Probe

Published JUN 17

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Lagat exercised his constitutional right to seek legal redress through proper channels when filing a defamation complaint against Ojwang. The justice system worked independently as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions reviewed and declined to proceed with the case. Resignation calls are politically motivated since Lagat followed lawful procedures without abusing his office or interfering with the legal process.

Weston Wanjohi

Stepping aside has no constitutional or legal basis and serves as a ruse to calm public anger without creating an actual vacancy in office. The Constitution requires either resignation, suspension, or removal from office - not theatrical gestures that allow officials to return to duty. Lagat must resign outright since lingering in power while under suspicion for heinous crimes undermines the rule of law and constitutional accountability.

Daily Nation