Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the immediate transfer of the senior officers within the Ang'ata Barikoi in Trans Mara, Narok County, following the clashes witnessed on Monday that led to the killing of five protestors.
Speaking during a security consultative meeting with the residents and leaders of the region on the contested land, Kanja directed the immediate transfer of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Officer in charge of the area.
The police boss directed DCI boss Amin Kanja to recall the officer to the headquarters and assign another officer. Further, Kanja directed the recall of the General Service Unit Commander in the region and directed an immediate replacement in a bid to address the tensions. ''I have heard you citizens saying that you want the DCIO gone.
The DCIO should be reassigned, Mr Amin, back to the headquarters for other duties.
