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IPOA: From a fiery fighter of injustices to a toothless police watchdog

IPOA Chair Ann Makori (centre) flanked by other commissioners Doreen Muthaura (right) during a past meeting. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

In its heydays, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) was among the few institutions that inspired public confidence.

Ipoa, led by Macharia Njeru, had made a name for itself in the manner and style in which it carried out its mandate.

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