National Assembly approves nomination of Duncan Ojwang as new IPOA chair
The Kenyan National Assembly has approved Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). Oburu pledged to maintain the agency's independence and hold police accountable while balancing cooperation with the National Police Service.
Why it matters
IPOA is a critical institution for police accountability in Kenya, and the appointment of a new chair signals a shift in the oversight body's leadership and operational focus.
The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
Ojwang will succeed Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position following his appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya.
On August 12, Oburu pledged to speak “truth to power” and defend the rights of Kenyans if approved to lead the police oversight body.
“I believe I am courageous. I speak truth. Trust me with that responsibility. We will speak truth to power,” Ojwang told the committee during his approval hearing.
He said IPOA’s primary responsibility was to protect citizens and ensure that police officers exercised their powers within the Constitution and the law.
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