Kenya: IPOA Calls for Preventive Policing Against Political Violence Sponsors Ahead of 2027 Polls

Gov Nwifuru warns Ebonyi youths against political violence

‎Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has warned youths against allowing themselves to be used as instruments of political violence, stressing that no political ambition is worth the blood or life of any young person. ‎ ‎Nwifuru gave the warning on Wednesday, in Abakaliki, during the grand finale of the 2026 International Youth Week Celebration organised […] Gov Nwifuru warns Ebonyi youths against political violence

Kenya: IPOA Calls for Preventive Policing Against Political Violence Sponsors Ahead of 2027 Polls

Nairobi -- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called for a shift from reactive to preventive policing ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that authorities must identify and disrupt political violence before it escalates.

Ojwang vows to speak truth to power if approved as IPOA chair

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to speak ‘truth to power’ and defend Kenyans’ rights if approved to lead the police oversight body. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Wednesday, Ojwang said he will protect IPOA’s independence while working with the National Police Service to improve policing and restore pub…

IPOA Chairperson Nominee Duncan Ojwang Pledges to ‘Speak Truth to Power’ if Approved

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to speak “truth to power” and defend the rights of Kenyans if approved to lead the police oversight body. Dr Ojwang told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Wednesday that he would maintain IPOA’s independence while fostering cooperation with the National Police Service…

IPOA Chairperson Nominee Pledges to ‘Speak Truth to Power’ if Approved

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans and safeguard the independence of the police oversight body if approved for the position. Dr Ojwang told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security during his approval hearing on Wednesday that he would “speak truth to power” while working with the National Police Service…

Duncan Ojwang: Ruto’s nominee for IPOA chairperson position appears before parliament for vetting

IPOA chairperson nominee Duncan Ojwang Oburu pledged to uphold independent oversight, tackle police culture, and reinforce human rights at his vetting.