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July 24, 2026
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'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday...

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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja pledged compliance before the High Court regarding the ongoing standoff at Gatoto Community School, stating he was unaware of previous court orders until he received a summons.

  • The National Police Service is accused of failing to enforce court orders to restore the school to its lawful management.
  • Justice Gregory Mutai summoned IG Kanja, DIG Eliud Lagat, and Principal Secretary Julius Bitok Ololtuaa to explain the alleged disobedience.
  • A prior ruling by Justice Bahati Mwamuye had declared the government's attempt to convert the school to a public institution unconstitutional.

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