Douglas Kanja
Kenyapolice officerMale4.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Douglas Kanja is the Inspector-General of Police in Kenya, responsible for overseeing national police operations and ensuring law enforcement. Recently, he received a forensic audit from PricewaterhouseCoopers regarding a significant fraud case involving the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco), which has led to calls for prosecution of those implicated in the scandal.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is the subject of demands for resignation by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit.
Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of historyKenya· 2026-06-21
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was notified of plans to hold nationwide demonstrations next week.
Ruto warns Kenyans on planned June 25 demosKenya· 2026-06-19
The IG Kanja is accused of failing to enforce the committal order despite being aware of the court's directive.
Sakaja stares at jail term for allegedly aiding Kerich's travel to DubaiKenya· 2026-06-02
The IG Douglas Kanja is mentioned in the context of failing to enforce the committal order.
Jail Sakaja: Lawyers cite claims he helped Kerich escape arrest after prison sentenceKenya· 2026-06-02Inspector General Douglas Kanja said the breach was unacceptable and a threat to national security.
IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breachKenya· 2026-06-01
Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja flanked by National Police Service Commission (NPSC) CEO Peter Leley before the Senate's Committee on National Cohesion.
Why Appeals Court has slammed brakes on IG's powers on police recruitment, promotionsKenya· 2026-02-28
Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja flanked by National Police Service Commission (NPSC) CEO Peter Leley before the Senate's Committee on National Cohesion.
'Not so fast': Appeals Court slams brakes on IG's powers on police recruitment, promotionsKenya· 2026-02-27Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja attended the Nyeri ceremony.
Koskei to opposition: You built this government -now save itKenya· 2026-02-22
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is accused of shielding 12 officers over the Witima attack.
Opposition abandons IG Kanja talks, targets 12 officers over Witima attackKenya· 2026-02-19
Inspector General Douglas Kanja was criticized for sending junior officers to meet the opposition leaders.
Opposition leaders snub junior police officers, demand meeting with IGKenya· 2026-02-17
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General mentioned in relation to human rights responsibilities.
Police accused of extrajudicial killings in Marsabit and IsioloKenya· 2026-02-05
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General of Police being demanded to arrest officers involved in a church attack.
Opposition demands arrest of officers involved in church attackKenya· 2026-01-30Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was mentioned in the context of the alleged assassination attempt.
'We know them by name,' Gachagua alleges covert unit behind Sunday attackKenya· 2026-01-30
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General of police who is implicated in the police's violent actions at the church.
Nyeri church attack: The buck stops with CS and police bossKenya· 2026-01-26
Inspector General Douglas Kanja directed the Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the incident.
LSK condemns police for teargas attack at Othaya church serviceKenya· 2026-01-26Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja assured Murkomen that investigations had commenced.
Violence has no place in politics, Kindiki says after Othaya church attackKenya· 2026-01-26Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja directed the Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the incident with urgency.
Police probe chaos during church service attended by Gachagua in OthayaKenya· 2026-01-25Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja directed the Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the incident with urgency.
Police probe chaos during church service attended by Gachuagua in OthayaKenya· 2026-01-25
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General of Police directed to oversee the investigation into the corruption allegations.
Ombudsman: Prison officials took millions for recruitmentKenya· 2026-01-20
Inspector General Douglas Kanja is called to act following the police assault shown in the video.
Outcry after video shows police assaulting men playing pool in Nandi HillsKenya· 2026-01-16Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an internal investigation after CCTV footage showed police officers assaulting people who were playing pool in Nandi County.
Kanja orders internal probe after CCTV shows police assaulting pool playersKenya· 2026-01-16
Murkomen is scheduled to meet Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja next week to discuss the operationalisation of a directive issued by President William Ruto.
Murkomen warns drug barons as government intensifies crackdownKenya· 2026-01-15Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General of Police now facing potential jail time.
AG Oduor, IG Kanja could face jail after Wamatangi business demolitionKenya· 2026-01-14
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General of Police who commissioned an audit by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to address corruption in the National Police Service.
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-onKenya· 2025-11-18
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers.
'Be bold to ask why not?' KeMU graduates told as institution marks 25 years of academic excellenceKenya· 2025-11-14
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers.
Court orders Knun and county to negotiate CBAKenya· 2025-11-14Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers.
Upcoming by-elections offer big test for stakeholders in 2027 raceKenya· 2025-11-14Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers.
Court dismisses woman's bid to deny 'husband' Sh258,000 rentKenya· 2025-11-14Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers.
MPs: SHA fails vulnerable Kenyans, overhaul of health services neededKenya· 2025-11-14Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of police officers.
Ball now in Treasury's court to ease Railways pensioners' painKenya· 2025-11-14