Also known as: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja · Inspector General Douglas Kanja · IG Douglas Kanja · IG Kanja · Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja · IG of Police Kanja · police IG · Police IG Kanja · Inspector General Dauglas Kanja · Inspector General · Assistant Inspector General · Inspector-General Douglas Kanja · Inspector General Kanja · Mr Kanja · Police IG Douglas Kanja · Inspector-General Kanja
Police Inspector-General overseeing investigations into journalist abduction and facing criticism over control of National Police Service.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeChurch leaders have taken divergent positions on calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, exposing differences over how Kenya should address police conduct, political violence and security challenges ahead of the 2027 General Electi …
Church split over calls for IG Kanja's resignationCitizen Digital
… Murkomen applauded the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for putting measures in place to arrest suspected goons before they attend political meetings. …
Murkomen reassures Kenyans of national security, warns against violent political meetingsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeInterior Cabinet Security Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DIG Eliud Lagat after a meeting. …
CS Murkomen will soon need goons to protect his meetingsCitizen Digital
… The residents are now calling on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Kirinyaga County security team and Ndia MP George Kariuki to intervene and address the security concerns. …
'Filled with cobwebs': Muragara residents decry insecurity as police post lies dormant for 8 yearsCitizen Digital
… The controversy has nevertheless intensified calls from opposition leaders for Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take responsibility for security failures at political gatherings. …
Njeri Maina urges foreign envoys to pressure Ruto over alleged political violenceCitizen Digital
… Speaking separately in Nairobi, People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro claimed there was a plot to make Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja a scapegoat for political violence witnessed during opposition rallies, while President Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary …
'Accept you've failed Kenyans!' Matiang'i tells President Ruto to resign over rising goonismCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja demanding a guarantee of security ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. …
Gachagua demands security guarantee ahead of Emurua Dikirr visitCitizen Digital
Gachagua warns IG Kanja of ICC exposure over alleged state violence ahead of Emurua Dikirr visit By Citizen Reporter August 20, 2026 12:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gachagua addresses supporters in Ny …
Gachagua warns IG Kanja of ICC exposure over alleged state violence ahead of Emurua Dikirr visitCapital News
… The officers were awarded during the annual Chandaria Bravery Awards ceremony held at NPS Headquarters and presided over by Inspector General Douglas Kanja. …
20 NPS Officers Receive Chandaria Bravery AwardsThe Standard
… In a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader alleged that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo were financing Keter to mobilise goons and plain-clothes police o …
Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua DikirrOpposition leaders were attacked on September 12 in Garissa County, which former Attorney General Justin Muturi described as an attempted assassination. Muturi called for an immediate police investigation and warned that such attacks could deepen divisions and heighten fear among Kenyans.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders were attacked on September 12 in Garissa County, which former Attorney General Justin Muturi described as an attempted assassination. Muturi called for an immediate police investigation and warned that such attacks could deepen divisions and heighten fear among Kenyans.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is working to identify four police officers involved in the September 1, 2026 abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. IPOA has collected CCTV and dashboard camera footage, vehicle records, and statements from the victim and a witness, and says further investigative activities including digital evidence analysis and officer identification are ongoing.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Inspector-General Douglas Kanja are attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, China, which brings together international security officials to strengthen cooperation against cross-border security challenges including migration, drug control, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Transport services on the Webuye-Eldoret Highway were disrupted after residents of Matunda protested rising insecurity in Likuyani sub-county, with leaders and residents demanding an overhaul of the security team over increased cases of murder and robbery. Residents say more than seven people have died in the area in less than three months.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has re-invited Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to explain why the National Police Service has not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and produced him before the Committee.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for a speedy investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and urged the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute those involved. Cheruiyot also raised concerns about media conduct and called for responsible journalism free from blackmail and extortion.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives lifted fingerprints from the vehicle in which Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was travelling when armed men intercepted and abducted him at Gilgil Weighbridge on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. The Interior Cabinet Secretary denied the existence of a special police squad blamed for the abduction, while the National Police Service said it has launched investigations to establish the identity of the armed men.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected claims that some police units operate outside the authority of Inspector-General Douglas Kanja, dismissing such suggestions as "false propaganda." His denial comes as public concern grows over abductions in Kenya, including the recent case of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was forcibly taken near Nakuru and found hours later in Masinga.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of ruling through fear, abductions, intimidation and impunity, saying voters will challenge its hold on power in the 2027 General Election.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has prompted critics to accuse Inspector General Douglas Kanja of losing control of the National Police Service, amid wider concerns about parallel forces operating outside police command structures.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers' involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has drawn criticism of Inspector General Douglas Kanja, with observers citing the incident as evidence of parallel forces operating outside police command structures and raising concerns over political interference in the NPS.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as unlawful and barbaric, directing security agencies to ensure those responsible face the law and ordering the Inspector General to enhance security for journalists nationwide.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences, describing the incident as "barbaric" and pledging a proper investigation. Kiprotich was seized from his vehicle on the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on Tuesday night and held for about nine hours before being found safe near Masinga Dam.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted from the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday, was preparing to publish an exposé on allegedly looted compensation funds for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the police of shielding senior officers from investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday. Gachagua dismissed Inspector General Douglas Kanja's directive to investigate as pointless, saying police cannot credibly investigate their own seniors.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as "embarrassing and barbaric," calling for investigation and accountability. Murkomen urged the Inspector General of Police to enhance journalists' security ahead of the 2027 General Election and called on those with complaints about media coverage to seek legal redress.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police IG Douglas Kanja has denied National Police Service involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road, and directed the Anti-Abduction Unit to investigate the identity of the armed men responsible. The NPS condemned kidnapping and abduction intended to interfere with press freedom, pledging to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Police Service has launched investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe near Masinga Dam early Wednesday after spending about nine hours with alleged abductors on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road. The Anti-Abduction Unit is investigating the identities of the heavily armed men involved and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya has demanded immediate, thorough, and transparent investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying failure to prosecute attacks against journalists fuels impunity. The Council expressed particular concern that Kiprotich had previously been subjected to a similar ordeal in Nakuru County with no arrests made, and noted it has documented several press freedom violations without successful prosecutions.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Inspector General of Police said approximately 5,000 Administration Police officers will be deployed to keep peace during the 2027 general election, alongside other officers.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Council of Kenya has urged police Inspector General Douglas Kanja to investigate the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road in Nakuru County, and his subsequent dumping near Masinga dam in Machakos County. MCK noted this was the second time Kiprotich had experienced such an ordeal and stated that previous cases of press freedom violations forwarded to the IG remain uninvestigated.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will next week review its election security handbook and police role cards to incorporate changes ahead of the 2027 General Election. The National Police Service has also developed a roadmap to guide security operations before, during and after the election, focusing on professional policing, coordination, and protection of electoral personnel and infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate investigations into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Gilgil on Tuesday. The National Police Service said it treats kidnapping and abduction seriously and has tasked its Anti-Abduction Unit with the matter.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin are illegally occupying their offices after exceeding the 60-year public service retirement age, citing violations of the Public Service Act by President Ruto's administration.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly released a report from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto in November 2023, and is demanding full implementation of the reforms to ensure the independence of the National Police Service.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to procure new police uniforms for Sh2.8 billion, arguing the State should use existing public institutions and capacity rather than purchasing from outside. He proposed greater involvement of the National Youth Service and public-private partnerships to maximize available resources.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers says their strike remains in full force until substantive grievances are addressed. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives has notified police of planned demonstrations on September 3, 2026, with 9,400 participants from the 47 counties marching to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors headquarters.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →