IG Douglas Kanja Stories

DPP Renson Ingonga denies executive influence in activists’ terror charges
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 24, 2025

Giving an example of the burning of Kikuyu law courts, DPP Renson Ingonga said any act destroying a government installation is an act of terrorism.

Why DIG Eliud Lagat was not suspended- police commission
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 23, 2025

Leley explained that Sections 88 and 89 of the NPSC Act outline disciplinary offences applicable to members of the National Police Service (NPS), alon...

Police bosses, DPP sued over Saba Saba protest arrests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The petitioners want the High Court to declare their prosecution unconstitutional arguing that the state is misusing anti-terrorism laws to target gov...

CS Murkomen spells out new rules on use of firearms as police brutality cases rise
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2025

According to the directive, a police officer is not permitted to discharge a firearm at a person unless the officer has reasonable grounds to believe...

Court declines to give orders stopping DIG Eliud Lagat from resuming work
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued.

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

DCI claims missing blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia incited public to occupy State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

The DCI has denied arresting or detaining Ndiangui Kinyagia and dismissed claims that he is being held incommunicado as malicious, unfounded, and base...

High Court orders IG Kanja to produce missing lawyer Ndiangui Kinyagia or explain his whereabouts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

The application was filed after Kiangui's whereabouts remained unknown for over a week, raising concerns over possible enforced disappearance.

LSK condemns CS Kipchumba Murkomen's 'shoot-to-kill order', warns police against illegal directives
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

LSK warned that any police officer who acts on the shoot-to-kill order allegedly alluded to by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen would be held personally...

Former CJ David Maraga says security withdrawn over 'June 25 memorial protests support'
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

David Maraga claimed that the withdrawal came abruptly, despite his legal entitlement to police protection as a retired Chief Justice under the Retire...

Police warn Gen Z protesters against State House march, cite Protected Areas Act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja warned that any attempt to breach the security of protected areas would be met with firm and lawful resistan...

Rights groups urge state to protect Wednesday’s peaceful protest amid sabotage claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 24, 2025

The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.

Rights group expresses fear over June 2025 protests, claims State planning to deploy goons
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kongamano La Mapinduzi National Spokesperson Oyoo Sungu said that their quest for justice in the country will not falter.

Explainer: Who assumes office when a DIG 'steps aside'?
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to Erick Okeyo, the former chairperson of the Security Industry Association, no law allows for a DIG to step aside.

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

Police officer captured on camera shooting man during Nairobi protest arrested
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 17, 2025

National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the arrest followed a directive issued by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja.

Killed over someone else’s post? Albert Ojwang’s digital footprints challenge police narrative
Africa Uncensored  |  Jun 17, 2025

However, an open-source investigation of Ojwang’s social media activity did not find any posts linking his X account to the defamatory hashtag. On the...

Four officers linked to Baby Pendo murder case released on Sh1 million bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

The four were also ordered to report to the nearest IPOA offices once every three months, pending the hearing and determination of the case.

‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family say they have been left in distress, with no answers from officials, as fears grow that he may have been captured or killed.

IG Kanja orders internal probe into alleged police cover-up in Albert Ojwang’s death
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The unit is credited for successfully unlocking the gruesome murder of two Indians and a Kenyan taxi driver during the 2022 electioneering period.

IG Kanja: All abduction, missing persons cases under active investigation by DCI special unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The IG said the National Police Service investigates every report of a missing person regardless of the cause.

Senators demand answers on whereabouts of arrested activists after Ojwang’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja had revealed that the group was detained over social media posts allegedly targeting Deputy Inspector Genera...

Senate erupts over Ojwang's death, questions cross-county transfer and unequal justice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Senators questioned why Ojwang was transported over 370 kilometres from Homa Bay County to Nairobi, despite the presence of local police stations and...

Senators force IG Kanja to apologise over false police report on Ojwang’s death in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Senator Moses Kajwang had demanded clarity over why the police issued an official statement claiming Ojwang had died after hitting his head on a wall,...

Calls mount for Police DIG Eliud Lagat’s arrest and prosecution over Albert Ojwang’s death in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Kenyans have now intensified calls for justice and accountability, with public anger mounting over the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death at Cen...

Kanja confirms DIG Eliud Lagat filed complaint against Albert Ojwang who died in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

While addressing journalists on Monday, Kanja explained that DIG Lagat raised concerns about false information being circulated on social media platfo...

Police boss Douglas Kanja dismisses MP George Koimburi abduction claims, says no evidence found at the scene
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

Kanja said on Sunday, May 26, 2025, the NPS was alerted to an amateur video circulating on social and mainstream media showing the MP abandoned at a f...

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