IG Douglas Kanja Sued Over Alleged Unconstitutional Takeover of Police Payroll - August 2025
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, is facing a lawsuit over the alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police payroll from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). The suit was filed in court by Sheria Mtaani, a Mathare-based non-governmental organization, and city lawyer Shadrack Wambui. They claim the action is illegal as the duty is legally assigned to the NPSC. Lobby groups have also filed a petition challenging the move. A Kenyan court is now set to rule on this power struggle over payroll management and authority within the country's police administration.
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IG Douglas Kanja sued over alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police payroll from NPSC
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, is facing a lawsuit in court regarding the alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police payroll. The suit has been filed by Sheria Mtaani, a Mathare-based non-governmental organization, and city lawyer Shadrack Wambui.
Court to decide payroll power tussle between IG Douglas Kanja and National Police Service Commission
A Kenyan court is set to rule on a power struggle regarding payroll management between Inspector General Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission. This dispute highlights an ongoing conflict over authority within the country's police administration.
IG Kanja ashtakiwa kwa madai ya kuchukua usimamizi wa malipo ya mishahara ya polisi kutoka kwa NPSC
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been sued for allegedly assuming control over the payment of police salaries, a duty legally assigned to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). The lawsuit was filed by the Street Law Organization alongside lawyer Shadrack Wambui, claiming the action is illegal and against established procedures.