Eliud Lagat has issued a bold statement regarding the ongoing public outcry over his alleged involvement in the murder of Albert Ojwang, insisting that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the legal authority to decide whether he should face charges.
“You can cry all you want, but it’s only the DPP who can decide to charge me with murder in Albert Ojwang’s case. No court in Kenya has the powers to charge me with any crime,” Lagat declared.
His remarks come amid mounting pressure from sections of the public and activists demanding his arrest and trial. Critics argue that justice must be pursued regardless of one’s social or political standing, while Lagat maintains that due process must be followed strictly in line with Kenya’s legal framework.
The statement has sparked heated debate online, with some interpreting it as a show of arrogance, while others see it as a reminder of the constitutional powers vested in the Office of the DPP.
As investigations continue, the case remains one of the most closely watched in recent weeks, with Kenyans awaiting the DPP’s decision on whether Eliud Lagat will be formally charged.
