Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has issued a strong warning to politicians and other protected individuals against misusing state security officers and hiring criminal gangs.

• Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja declared that misuse of assigned police officers will lead to their immediate withdrawal.
• The warning comes amid concerns over politicians allegedly using criminal gangs to disrupt political gatherings and intimidate rivals.
• Kanja also stressed that police officers assigned to VIP protection are accountable for their actions and must operate within the law.