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What roles did Douglas Kanja hold, and when?

Douglas Kanja

Kenyan police officer who has been Inspector General of the National Police Service since September 2024.

Latest source 25 Jul 2026Updated 27 Oct 20264 sources

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Currently Inspector General, National Police Service (Kenya), since 19 Sep 2024. 5 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. 19 Sep 2024 – present
    Inspector General National Police Service (Kenya) Current

    Appointed by President Ruto for a four-year term after approval by Parliament and sworn in at the Supreme Court; the fifth IG, succeeding Japhet Koome. Still described as Inspector General in July 2026.1 2 3

  2. 13 Apr 2023 – 2024
    Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service National Police Service (Kenya) Former

    Sworn in on 13 April 2023; served until his elevation to IG.1 4

  3. 2018 – 2023
    Commandant General Service Unit Former

    Commanded the GSU, including the 2019 DusitD2 hotel rescue operation.4

  4. County Police Commander, Kilifi Kenya Police Service Former

    Earlier field command; dates not stated.4

  5. Chief Armourer Kenya Police Service headquarters Former

    Headed the police armoury; dates not stated.4

Where the dates come from

  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. SecondaryIG Kanja warns politicians who misuse VIP security will lose itThe Star · 25 Jul 2026
  4. SecondaryDIG Kanja sworn into office, promises to deliverThe Star · 13 Apr 2023

Changes

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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