Tag Archives: Kanja
Security Breach at Ruto’s Kilifi Event Triggers Probe, Shake-Up in Presidential Security Unit
May 24, 2026 at 07:03 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The National Police Service has ordered immediate changes within the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) and launched a special investigation following security breach during President William Ruto’s public event in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday. In a press statement, Inspector General Douglas Kanja confirmed that the incident occurred during a thanksgiving gathering attended […]
Murkomen Visits Kenyan Police in Haiti as MSS Mission Drawdown Nears Completion
Apr 28, 2026 at 08:02 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended Kenyan police officers serving in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission as the country begins winding down its deployment. Murkomen, accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, visited the remaining contingent on April 27, 2026, in Haiti, where they met officers involved […]
150 Kenyan Police Officers Return from Haiti as Fourth MSS Contingent Completes Tour
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The fourth contingent of National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission returned to the country on Tuesday. The return happened after completing their tour of duty in the Caribbean nation. The 150 officers touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard national carrier Kenya […]
IPOA, Police Chiefs Hold Landmark Talks on Accountability and Human Rights
Feb 28, 2026 at 07:14 AM
By KPC Reporter The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen accountability and professionalism within the National Police Service. This emerged after a high-level engagement between IPOA IPOA commissioners Micah Onyiego and Annette Mbogo, and senior police commanders including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in Mombasa. The forum was presided […]
Claims of Obstructed Justice as Opposition Pursues Case Over Gachagua Attack
Feb 19, 2026 at 05:18 PM
By KPC Reporter The United Alternative Government has announced plans to initiate private prosecutions over the Witima ACK Church attack and alleged assassination attempt on Rigathi Gachagua. In a press statement on Thursday, the opposition outfit said it would no longer engage the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, accusing senior government officials of […]
Man Breaches Security at Ruto’s Wajir Event, IG Orders Probe
Feb 12, 2026 at 09:17 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A brief security scare disrupted President William Ruto’s youth empowerment event in Wajir on Thursday. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme at Wajir Stadium, where a unidentified man ran toward the podium as the President addressed the crowd. Security officers swiftly restrained him, preventing any harm. […]
Albert Onjwang’s death sparks protests, Kanja launches probe
Jun 09, 2025 at 01:36 PM
By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere The National Police Service (NPS) is in the storm following the mysterious death of a 22 year-old man from Homa Bay who had been taken into custody. On Monday, five officers stationed at Central Police Station in Nairobi, including the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), were interdicted following the death of Albert Omondi […]