Douglas Kanja Biography
The Kenya Police Service’s new Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), Douglas Kanja Kirocho, also holds the position of Commissioner at the National Police Service Commission.
Mr. Kanja was the General Service Unit’s commandant until being appointed in 2018.
He has additionally held many positions, such as Director of Operations at the National Police Service (NPS), Commandant of the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Also, he has served in Nairobi, the Coast, the Eastern, and the Rift Valley areas of the nation.
Inspector General Japhet Koome, The Head of Kenya’s Police Force, has Resigned
On July 12, after harsh criticism of the National Police Service’s handling of protests throughout the entire country, Koome tendered his resignation.
Initially a graduate of engineering, Koome advanced through the ranks of the police department to become the nation’s top police officer.
Koome held some high-ranking police roles before taking on the role of Inspector General, including Commandant of the National Police College.
Douglas Kanja Career
Acting Inspector General (IG) Douglas Kanja is a Deputy Inspector-General (DIG).
Since 2018, Kanja has led the General Service Unit as its commander.
Additionally, he has held several positions with the National Police Service (NPS), including Director of Operations, Commandant of the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Additionally, he has served in Nairobi, the Coast, the Eastern region, and the Rift Valley.
From 2005 to 2013, he served as the Kenya Police Service’s chief armorer.
Kanja has also served as the Kenya Airports Police Unit’s deputy commander.
oversaw Operation Fagia Msitu in the Boni Forest and Operation Rejesha Amani in the counties of Isiolo and Marsabit.
Kenyan Police Behavior is Under Scrutiny
Many people have criticized Kenyan police for using excessive force in reaction to demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024, which has resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities.
On June 18, the law was introduced in parliament, sparking the start of the protests, which were mostly coordinated by young Kenyans.
The measure suggested increasing taxes on necessities such as bread, financial transactions, and mobile money transfers to reach the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) income targets.
The plans incited protests, which would put additional strain on Kenyans already dealing with high living expenses and a 5.1% inflation rate in May.
On June 25, as demonstrators gathered in front of Nairobi’s Parliament, police opened fire into the crowds, killing some as they fled.
As per the Kenyan Constitution, the President appoints the Inspector-General of the National Police Service, subject to the consent of Parliament.
The Inspector-General is not eligible for reappointment after serving a single, four-year term in office.
Requirements for an Inspector General Appointment
Are you a Kenyan national?
possesses a degree from an institution accredited by Kenya
And have made a notable career for themselves in their domains
Fulfills the conditions outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution
I possess knowledge and experience in areas related to any of the following fields: criminal justice, policy development and implementation, finance and public administration, strategic management, security, law, sociology, and government. has held a senior management role for at least fifteen years.
Who is the deputy inspector general of Kenya?
As the new Deputy Inspector General, Kirocho was sworn in.
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