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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Capital News
… He directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to use all available resources and technology to dismantle criminal networks across the country. …
Murkomen orders ruthless nationwide crackdown on goonsCitizen Digital
… CS Murkomen said that the nation's security operations will continue to be bolstered by the support of the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, as the MBIS system awaits its rollout. …
Manual fingerprint collection to be phased out as gov't transitions to new biometric systemThe Standard
… Such things will never happen again with this technological advancement," said Murkomen.The Interior CS defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying he has the government's confidence and has discharged his duties professionally."I have full support and faith in the …
Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'Citizen Digital
… I took evidence to the Inspector General, including their photographs, names and videos. …
Gachagua claims new killer police squad being trained in Moyale, wants Murkomen sackedThe Standard
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa have been summoned to appear before the High Court on Friday to explain the alleged failure to implement court orders barring the government from …
IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned over alleged defiance of court ordersThe Standard
… Oloo, Macmillan Kiarie Mugo and Evans Otieno Omondi have since been missing for weeks.The court summoned the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin to reveal the whereabouts of the three men.The revelations come …
My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells courtThe Standard
… ders were openly bragging about how much money they had to buy votes while others decided to use uncouth words against other leaders,” she said.At the same time, Karanja hit out at the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja …
Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeatCitizen Digital
IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned in court over Gatoto school management By Dzuya Walter July 20, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize High Court Judge Gregory Mutai has orde …
IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned in court over Gatoto school managementCitizen Digital
IG Kanja, DCI Amin honour court summons over disappearance of 3 Kenyans By Dzuya Walter July 20, 2026 01:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi on Monday continued he …
IG Kanja, DCI Amin honour court summons over disappearance of 3 KenyansThe Standard
Court orders Maai Mahiu mudslide probe. [File, Standard] The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, to probe the 2024 Maai Mahiu mudslide within 30 days and prosecute anyone …
Court orders probe into Maai Mahiu mudslide deathsOpposition 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 →