Also known as: Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu · Dr. Ojwang · Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu · Dr Ojwang · Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang' · Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang
Lawyer nominated and approved as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan.
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Citizen Digital
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). …
Parliament approves Duncan Ojwang's appointment as IPOA chairpersonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIPOA chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in Nairobi on August 12, 2026. …
Ojwang gets MPs nod to chair policing oversight authorityCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to speak “truth to power” and defend the rights of Kenyans if approved to lead the police oversight body. …
IPOA Chairperson Nominee Duncan Ojwang Pledges to ‘Speak Truth to Power’ if ApprovedThe Standard
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu , nominee for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) before the The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security Chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo and Vice Dido Raso for vetting at Cou …
IPOA Chairperson nominee vetted, advocates for police body camerasThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIndependent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans and maintain the independence of the police oversight body if approved for the position. …
IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversightThe Standard
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominated to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), will appear before the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security.Speaker Wetang'ula directed the committees to conduct the vetting process in accordance with the Cons …
Ruto nominees face parliamentary vettingCapital News
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu following his nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). …
Makau Mutua Congratulates Duncan Ojwang on Nomination as IPOA ChairpersonCapital News
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), as part of a fresh round of appointments to constitutional commissions and public bodies. …
Ruto names IPOA chair nominee in raft of State appointmentsCitizen Digital
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu for appointment as the chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), subject to parliamentary approval. …
Ex-Police Spokesman Charles Owino appointed gov't spokesperson in President Ruto's latest reshuffleCapital News
… Duncan Ojwang Oburu as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). …
Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffleThe National Assembly has approved Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan who moved to the Court of Appeal. Ojwang pledged to protect IPOA's independence during his hearing.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has approved Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan who moved to the Court of Appeal. Ojwang pledged to protect IPOA's independence during his hearing.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved lawyer Duncan Ojwang Oburu as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with the Committee on Administration and Internal Security finding he meets all required qualifications including High Court judge eligibility and a law degree from a recognized university.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for IPOA chairperson, pledged to the National Assembly committee that he would speak "truth to power," defend Kenyans' rights, and maintain the authority's independence while cooperating with the National Police Service. He emphasized that IPOA should remain independent in investigating police misconduct and handling abuse complaints, and that cooperation should not mean subordination to police command.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson, was vetted by Parliament's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security and was asked to explain how he would address the institution's credibility issues. Oburu advocated for the use of police body cameras.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu, IPOA chairperson nominee, told MPs on Wednesday that he would defend Kenyan rights and keep the oversight body independent from police interference, emphasizing that cooperation with the National Police Service should not mean subordination during misconduct investigations.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's four nominees for key constitutional commissions—Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion to the Teachers Service Commission, Flora Mutua to the Public Service Commission, and Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority—have been referred by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to departmental committees for vetting under the Constitution and Public Appointments Act.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has nominated legal scholar Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to serve as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Kenya's police oversight body responsible for investigating complaints of police misconduct and promoting accountability.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →