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IG nominee Douglas Kanja plans to introduce body cameras for police

Inspector General of Police nominee Douglas Kanja during his vetting on Thursday, August 15, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Inspector General of Police nominee Douglas Kanja has vowed to fight corruption in the National Police Service by introducing name tags and body cameras, among other measures, if approved.

Kanja, who appeared before the Joint Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, and Internal Administration Affairs for vetting, stated that the introduction of body cameras will greatly help in preventing police officers from taking or demanding bribes.

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