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Ruto nominates Douglas Kanja for appointment as Police IG

Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja at Jogoo House, Nairobi on July 14, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

President William Ruto has nominated Douglas Kanja for appointment to the position of Inspector General of Police.

In a statement on Thursday, July 25, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that the nomination followed a recommendation by the National Police Service Commission, but is pending approval by Parliament.

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