- Inspector General Douglas Kanja has broken his silence on the emergence of fake police stations in Uasin Gishu and Kakamega counties.
- He termed it a serious violation for individuals to set up police stations without following legal procedures.
- Kanja outlined the correct process for establishing a police station, emphasizing public participation and security committee approvals.
- A 26-year-old man in Uasin Gishu was caught operating a private police post, even painting it in official police colours.
- In Kakamega, a youth group ran an illegal detention center, extorting KSh. 300 from detainees before releasing them.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has spoken out following shocking discoveries of fake police stations operating in Uasin Gishu and Kakamega counties in recent days.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Kanja warned that it is a serious offense for individuals to establish police stations without going through the proper legal channels.
“The act of setting up a police station without authorization is a serious mistake. There are laid-down procedures to be followed if an area requires a police post,” Kanja stated.
He outlined the correct procedure, explaining that establishing a police station requires public participation, followed by approval from local security committees before the request is forwarded to Nairobi for final authorization.
“Residents who feel the need for a police station must go through public consultations with their local leaders. The proposal is then submitted to the sub-county security committee, chaired by the DCC and police commanders. Once reviewed, it moves up the chain to the Inspector General’s office, which assesses the need based on set constitutional procedures,” Kanja elaborated.
Fake Police Stations Uncovered in Uasin Gishu and Kakamega
This revelation follows the arrest of 26-year-old Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei, who was operating an illegal police station in Cheboror village, Uasin Gishu county. Leitich went as far as painting the building in official police colours to make it appear legitimate.
Meanwhile, in Kakamega county, reports surfaced on Wednesday that a group of youths had been running an unauthorized police detention facility in an abandoned building. They were allegedly arresting and detaining individuals, only releasing them after extorting KSh. 300 in fines.
Authorities are now investigating both incidents as law enforcement clamps down on illegal security operations.
