Kenya President Ruto Accepts IGP's Resignation- Appoints Douglas Kanja Acting Police Chief.

Kenyan police chief Japheth Koome resigns after weeks of protests where security forces are accused of shooting dead unarmed protesters. President William Ruto names his deputy Douglas Kanja acting Inspector-General of Police

In a statement, Ruto accepted the resignation of Koome as the Inspector General of the National Police Service to facilitate the transition within the top leadership of the National Police Service (NPS).

Following the resignation of Koome, Ruto designated Douglas Kanja as the acting Inspector General of Police pending the nomination, parliamentary approval and appointment of Koome’s replacement.

“The Head of State has, in accordance with Section 16 of the National Police Service Act, designated Mr Douglas Kanja, CBS the Deputy-Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service as the acting Inspector-General of the National Police Service,” Ruto announced.

However, President of Kenya Dr William Ruto has accepted the resignation of Inspector General of the National Police Service, Japheth Koome. 

The President expressed his gratitude to Mr. Koome for the service he has rendered to the nation and extended his best wishes in his future endeavours.