(Photo Courtesy: DIG Eliud Kipkoech)  Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat is facing a new legal challenge after human rights activists filed a petition at Milimani Law Court seeking private prosecution against him.  The petition accuses investigative agencies of failing to properly investigate the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang. The petitioners want the court to allow private prosecution of DIG Lagat for the alleged murder of Ojwang. They claim the police investigation was corrupt and biased, especially after DIG Lagat’s involvement in related proceedings. On June 9, Inspector-General Douglas Kanja confirmed that DIG Lagat was the complainant in a case that led to Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay over allegations of false publication.  Ojwang’s social media account, with over 13,000 followers, was said to have published unsubstantiated claims accusing the DIG of corruption. Ojwang died shortly after his arrest under unclear circumstances, sparking public out...