Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja Stories
The Head of State emphasised that Kenya is governed by the rule of law and that those who use young men as thugs to cause chaos and harm citizens will...
CS Murkomen said the withdrawal was intended to ensure state-issued firearms were not used to interfere with voting.
Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencie...
He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said officers have been fully trained on the standards expected during the exercise to guarantee a fair and...
The lobby group argues that payroll administration is not a mere accounting task, but a critical mechanism through which recruitment, promotions, tran...
If enacted, the Bill will standardise leadership tenure in the National Police Service, set clear upper creating inconsistencies with other public-ser...
Legislators voiced frustration that Kanja’s continued deferrals had stalled critical oversight of police reforms, including unresolved issues surround...
Through his lawyer, Cecil Miller, Lagat argued that any attempt by the court to compel the DPP to prosecute him would amount to an unlawful usurpation...
He said IPOA, an independent constitutional body tasked with oversight of police conduct, conducted thorough investigations and found no evidence link...
The last recruitment was conducted in 2022, with officers graduating the following year. During the three-year pause, many officers left the service t...
The team also paid a courtesy call on Governor Mohamed Khalif, where they discussed key security matters, including intercommunal conflict, vandalism...
UK-based activist Eliud Matindi is pushing for Lagat's suspension pending completion of ongoing investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight A...
Reuben Kigame is seeking a declaration that the desecration of bodies and public display of police brutality during the peaceful public protests amoun...
The AG’s office argued that the case filed against Lagat is legally flawed and falls outside the court’s Constitutional and Human Rights jurisdiction,...
He said the leave application was made voluntarily and in good faith, in line with the principles of public accountability, institutional integrity an...
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...
The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...
The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli insisted that no one was being turned away, despite widespread disruption and restricted vehicula...
The Bill’s main purpose is to amend the NPS Act to ensure that persons appointed to serve as IG and DIG do not exceed the age of 60 at the time of app...
The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...
The application was filed after Kiangui's whereabouts remained unknown for over a week, raising concerns over possible enforced disappearance.
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...
The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...
National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the arrest followed a directive issued by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja.
He accused DIG of Police Lagat of issuing the order that led to Ojwang's torture and death.
The former CJ, who is now one of Ruto's critics, has promised to join other Kenyans on June 25 in protests to push for Lagat's resignation.
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.
