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Joseph Kipchirchir Boinett's appointment as IG contested

A Kenyan has filed a petition in Parliament against the appointment of Joseph Kipchirchir Boinett as the Inspector General (IG) by the President.

The petition stamped as received by the National Assembly Clerk's Office on February 13 argues that the appointment of Mr Boinett to the position of IG was irregular. Wycliffe Nyakina claims the country's security will be compromised under Boinett's command.

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