Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his criticism of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of bias in handling politically motivated violence, particularly after a recent incident at a Kariobangi North thanksgiving ceremony where Gachagua was present.

• Gachagua alleged that police command has been surrendered to politicians close to President William Ruto.
• The incident occurred on **Sunday, December 1**, at a thanksgiving ceremony for newly elected Kariobangi North MCA David Warui, where a teargas canister was reportedly hurled.
• President Ruto directed IG Kanja to bring all suspects to book on **Monday, December 1**; **Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen** announced a nationwide crackdown on political goons.

President William Ruto has issued new directives for Kenyan chiefs and assistant chiefs, emphasizing mandatory training and their involvement in government policy implementation and infrastructure projects.

• All chiefs and assistant chiefs must undergo mandatory training within their first six months on the job.
• The directive was issued during the graduation ceremony of 5,892 chiefs and assistant chiefs at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi.
• Chiefs are to fully support government policies, get involved in infrastructure projects like road construction and affordable housing, and onboard their services onto the digitized public services platform, which currently has over 27,000 integrated services.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a nationwide crackdown on political goons following disturbances during recent by-elections.

During the graduation of 5,892 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), President William Ruto urged chiefs and assistant chiefs to identify and address criminal elements, including cattle rustlers. He highlighted their crucial role in bridging the gap between the State and citizens, especially in remote areas.

• 5,892 NGAOs graduated, emphasizing the expansion of grassroots administration.
• President William Ruto called on NGAOs to support initiatives like the Fertilizer Subsidy Programme and the NYOTA programme for youth empowerment.
• The Jukwaa la Usalama Report was cited, underscoring the importance of citizen perspectives in security policy.

Kenya's President William Ruto has instructed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take decisive action against individuals instigating violence and using youth for hooliganism. This directive follows a surge in violent incidents, including disruptions during recent by-elections and a clash at a church service.

• President Ruto issued the directive while presiding over the graduation of 5,982 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs).
• The order emphasizes strict legal action against perpetrators to end thuggery and maintain stability across the nation.
• The President highlighted key challenges such as cattle rustling, banditry, hooliganism, and drug abuse, urging NGAOs to proactively identify criminals and enforce the law.