Aladwa defends IG Kanja against Gachagua's criticism
Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Inspector General Douglas Kanja against allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing the claims as baseless...
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Makadara MP George Aladwa has vehemently defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja against accusations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, labeling them as false and politically motivated.
- Aladwa stated that Gachagua's claims about Kanja's academic qualifications and the use of police for political motives are baseless.
- Aladwa, also the ODM Nairobi County chairman, asserted that under Kanja's leadership, the National Police Service has become more professional and that crime has significantly reduced.
- The Makadara MP emphasized that Nairobi MPs fully support IG Kanja and called for an end to political interference in the National Police Service.
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