President William Ruto has Nominated Douglas Kanja as the Inspector General of Police following the resignation of Japhet Koome on July 12, 2024.

Kanja, who began his law enforcement career in 1985, has served in various high-ranking positions over his nearly four-decade-long career. His notable roles include Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU), and County Police Commander for Kilifi County.

Felix Koskei, head of Public Service, highlighted Kanja’s extensive security-related training both locally and internationally. He noted Kanja’s 39 years of dedicated service to the National Police Service.

Koskei also announced the appointments of Eliud Kipkoech Langat as Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) and Gilbert Masengeli as Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service. Pending Kanja’s vetting by Parliament, Masengeli will serve as the acting Inspector General.