Douglas Kanja
Kenyapolice officerMale4.8Global 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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NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, speaking on behalf of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, said police had been instructed to take firm action against individuals involved in political violence.
Stakeholders demand action against political goon networks ahead of pollsKenya· 2026-08-11
Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General associated with the police's involvement in some of the worst crimes.
Police officer in Dr Mutiso murder had character issues, colleagues sayKenya· 2026-08-09
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management.
'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoffKenya· 2026-07-24
Murkomen defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying he has the government's confidence.
Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'Kenya· 2026-07-23
Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja was summoned to reveal the whereabouts of the missing men.
My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells courtKenya· 2026-07-21
Karanja hit out at the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the rising goon culture in campaigns.
Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeatKenya· 2026-07-21
Maraga further called for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over what he termed the continuing disgraceful conduct of police.
Maraga: Ol Kalou by-election a warning sign for 2027Kenya· 2026-07-17
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is called to institute thorough investigations into the incident.
Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-electionKenya· 2026-07-16
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been blamed for insecurity in Ol Kalou.
'You have a date with destiny,' Gachagua warns Kanja ahead of Ol Kalou by-electionKenya· 2026-07-15
Murkomen said that he directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to intensify security operations to crack down on goons and their financiers.
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen saysKenya· 2026-07-13
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Internal Affairs Unit to conduct an independent assessment of the incident.
DCI summons MP Zaheer Jhanda as four more arrested over Kisii chaosKenya· 2026-07-05
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja directed the Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the violence.
Three arrested over attack on Linda Mwananchi convoy in KisiiKenya· 2026-07-04
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an investigation into the arrest of Nakuru-based activist James Mbugua.
Kanja orders probe into police handling of Nakuru activist during protestKenya· 2026-06-26
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders.
IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protestsKenya· 2026-06-26Douglas Kanja is the Inspector General to whom the families of the youths took their notice regarding the planned nationwide march.
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demosKenya· 2026-06-25
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· 2026-01-30Douglas 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· 2026-01-26