Douglas Kanja

Identity

Full name

Douglas Kanja^{1 2 3}

Also known as

Douglas Kanja Kirocho, Douglas Kirocho Kanja, IG Kanja

Country

Kenya

Status

Active

Current roles

• 19 Sep 2024 – presentInspector General · National Police Service (Kenya)^{1 2 4}

Former roles

• 13 Apr 2023 – 2024Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service · National Police Service (Kenya)^{1 3}
• 2018 – 2023Commandant · General Service Unit³
• County Police Commander, Kilifi · Kenya Police Service³
• Chief Armourer · Kenya Police Service headquarters³

Evidence

1. PrimaryDouglas Kanja Sworn In as 5th Inspector General of the National Police ServiceNational Police Service
2. SecondaryPresident Ruto appoints Douglas Kanja as Police IGCapital FM · 19 Sep 2024
3. SecondaryDIG Kanja sworn into office, promises to deliverThe Star · 13 Apr 2023
4. SecondaryIG Kanja warns politicians who misuse VIP security will lose itThe Star · 25 Jul 2026