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Senate approves appointment of Douglas Kanja as police IG

Douglas Kanja Kirocho nominee for the position of Inspector-General of the National Police Service during the vetting process by the Joint Parliamentary Security Committee.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

On Tuesday, August 20, Senate approved Douglas Kanja's nomination as Inspector General of Police, following a recommendation by the Joint Parliamentary Security Committee.

The Committees in their report highlighted Kanja's suitability and competency for the role of IG of Police.

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