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IG Douglas Kanja sued over alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police payroll from NPSC
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NTV Kenya (Youtube)August 13, 2025
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The battle for control of the police payroll has moved to court, with a Mathare-based non-governmental organization called Sheria Mtaani and city lawyer Shadrack Wambui suing the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, over the alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police
IG Douglas Kanja Sued Over Alleged Unconstitutional Takeover of Police Payroll - August 2025
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, is facing a lawsuit over the alleged unconstitutional takeover of the police payroll from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). The suit was filed in court by Sheria Mtaani, a Mathare-based non-governmental organization, and city lawyer Shadrack Wambui. They claim the action is illegal as the duty is legally assigned to the NPSC. Lobby groups have also filed a petition challenging the move. A Kenyan court is now set to rule on this power struggle over payroll management and authority within the country's police administration.
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