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August 25, 2026
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Church split over calls for IG Kanja's resignation

Church split over calls for IG Kanja's resignation

Church leaders have taken divergent positions on calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja..

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A split has emerged within the Kenyan church regarding calls for the resignation of Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja, highlighting differing views on security challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) demands Kanja's resignation, citing failure to control "goon menace" and ensure impartial policing.
  • The Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya (FEICCK) cautions against making Kanja's removal a substitute for broader security and justice system reforms.
  • Both groups condemned ethnic mobilization and political hatred but disagreed on the necessary remedies.

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