Police IG Douglas Kanja at Bunge Towers, Nairobi on April 23, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Church leaders have taken divergent positions on calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, exposing differences over how Kenya should address police conduct, political violence and security challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) had demanded Kanja’s resignation, accusing him of failing to contain the goon menace and ensure impartial policing as political activity intensifies.
CCAK national chairman Bishop Hudson Ndeda called on Kanja to step aside and allow a competent Kenyan to take over.
“We ask the IG to resign and pave way to a competent Kenyan to take over from him so that he can serve Kenyans,” Ndeda said.
CCAK accused police officers of disrupting political gatherings and engaging in partisan politics, and called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate officers accused of abusing their powers.
The association also wants the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to deny clearance to leaders who promote violence, tribalism and hate speech.
CCAK Secretary General Bishop Jonas O. Cheng said politicians who promote division should not qualify to contest elective positions under Chapter Six of the Constitution.