Douglas Kanja Kirocho
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Douglas Kanja Kirocho CBS, OGW | |
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| Inspector General of the National Police Service | |
| Assumed office September 19, 2024 | |
| President | William Ruto |
| Deputy | Eliud Lagat - KPS Gilbert Masengeli - APS |
| Preceded by | Gilbert Masengeli (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Kanja Kirocho |
| Occupation | Police Officer |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Inspector General |
Douglas Kanja Kirocho is a Kenyan police officer and the current inspector general of the National Police Service of Kenya. Appointed by President William Ruto and confirmed through parliamentary vetting, Kanja took office on September 19, 2024. His career in Kenya's law enforcement spans nearly four decades, marked by progressive leadership roles and significant contributions to public security in Kenya.[1]
Kanja joined the Kenya Police Service in 1985 as a recruit police constable. Over his career, he rose through various ranks, holding prominent roles, including deputy inspector general of the Kenya Police Service and commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU), where he served for five years. Prior to his appointment as inspector general, Kanja also held positions such as deputy commandant of the General Service Unit, county police commander of Kilifi, deputy commandant of the Kenya Airports Police Unit, chief armourer at police headquarters, and deputy chief armourer at kenya police headquarters.[2][3]
