IG Kanja Issues New Directive Over Deaths in Police Cells
The order comes a week after a man died in police custody in Makueni, with his family raising concerns over the circumstances...
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers in charge whenever a detainee dies in custody.
- The directive targets the OB recording officer, cell sentry, and duty officer pending investigations.
- This order was issued on Wednesday, August 12, during a forum on new Service Standing Orders and police reforms.
- The move comes amid growing concerns over deaths in police custody, including the recent case of Gedion Makau in Makueni.
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IG Kanja Issues New Directive Over Deaths in Police Cells - August 2026
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers in charge whenever a detainee dies in custody. This directive follows public uproar after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell in Makueni County, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide. The family is demanding answers and accountability over the circumstances of Makau's death. Separately, IG Kanja also issued a stern warning to police officers assigned to VIP protection, emphasizing that they must operate strictly within the law following recent incidents and opposition claims of political interference.
