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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 20, 2026
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Parliament Approves Key Ruto Nominee Amid Controversy
Ojwang has proposed a new approach to policing that could change how officers are monitored, as Parliament clears him to take over the country’s police watchdog...
✨ Key Highlights
Parliament has approved the appointment of Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), clearing the way for him to lead the civilian police oversight body.
- Parliament approved the nomination on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
- The Chairperson position requires qualifications for appointment as a High Court judge, a point of controversy surrounding Ojwang's nomination.
- Ojwang, nominated by President William Ruto, pledged to protect IPOA’s independence and strengthen police oversight.
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