Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has declined claims by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) that he attended a political rally led by President William Ruto in Nyeri County.
In a statement released on Thursday, April 3 2025, the National Police Service, through their spokesperson, refuted the claims, emphasizing that the Inspector General’s (IG) presence in Nyeri was due to official duties.
“The NPS categorically refutes these claims and reaffirms the IG’s unwavering commitment to constitutional impartiality in serving all Kenyans, devoid of political bias. At no time has the IG engaged in activities that could undermine the neutrality of his office,” Nyaga stated.
The NPS also asserted that the IG’s engagements in Nyeri were in line with his broader operational tour, which included impromptu inspection of police stations, reviewing officers’ welfare and reaffirming the police reform agenda.
“Since mid-March 2025 the Inspector General of Police has been on an operational tour across Baringo, Samburu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia and Meru Counties, focusing on, impromptu inspections of police stations, welfare, mental health, financial prudence for officers, encouraging the enhancement of ICT skills to align with the digitalization of police services, reaffirming the Reform Agenda and the success of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in the North Rift”
The LSK had raised concerns over the IG’s presence and remarks at the event which they felt he had violated constitutional provisions that require his office to remain politically neutral.
The statutory body, therefore demanded that Kanja withdraws from all political engagements and issue a public apology emphasizing that Kanja’s office is independent and should not be used to advance political interests.
The LSK President Faith Odhiambo appealed to the IG to focus on his constitutional mandate, warning that failure to could warrant his removal from office.
