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IPOA announces 15 job vacancies, assures fair recruiting
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IPOA announces 15 job vacancies, assures fair recruiting

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced 15 job vacancies in various departments under the body. In an advertisement, IPOA encouraged interested and qualified persons to submit their application through the Post Office, email or by hand delivery. Applicants should clearly indicate the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications. together with IPOA employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, October 17, 2023," part of the advertisement reads. The advertised positions include that of one Deputy Director, Finance and Planning, three Principal Investigations Officers and t...
DPP seeks to move police boss murder case probe to Ipoa
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DPP seeks to move police boss murder case probe to Ipoa

The tug of war between the DCI and DPP played out in court on Thursday in Embakasi DCIO Samwel Mwongela’s murder case. This is after the DPP told the court that they were shifting the investigations from the DCI to Ipoa. The prosecution claims that Mwongela is a senior cop at DCI and his case cannot be investigated by his colleagues as they may compromise the case. Mwongela will be charged with the murder of a night guard Lapaja Topiwo Laizer on May 13 at Red Square Hotel within Njiru area along Kangundo road. It is alleged that said the guard was shot after he had a disagreement with the officer at 3:50am at the hotel. Justice Lilian Mutende was told an Ipoa officer had sworn an affidavit to oppose his release on bail and not the DCI officer who carried out the investi...