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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 12, 2025
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Police Oppose Bill That Could Force IG Kanja to Leave Office
The proposed bill also seeks to enact new procedures for the recruitment and removal of the IG and Deputy IG...
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The National Police Service (NPS) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed National Police Service (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to introduce a retirement age and term limits for the Inspector General of Police and his deputies. If passed, the Bill could force current Inspector General Douglas Kanja, who is 61 years old, into retirement.
- The Bill, sponsored by Teso North MP Oku Kaunya, proposes capping the retirement age for the IG and deputies at 60.
- Amos Obuga, Director of Legal Affairs for the NPS, argued that retirement should be based on competence and experience, not age.
- The Bill also proposes a five-year term limit for Deputy Inspector Generals and new recruitment/removal procedures for the IG and Deputy IG.
- IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan supported the Bill's provisions for clear appointment and removal processes, referencing the Maraga Taskforce recommendations.
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