IG sued over police payroll, officers' role during protests

Douglas Kanja Kirocho, then nominee for appointment to the position of NPS IG during the vetting process before the National Assembly Committee at County Hall, Nairobi on August 15, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The tug of war between the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) over who should manage the payroll has spilt into court.

The IG has also been separately sued for failing to crack the whip on police officers  involved in either maiming or killing protesters.