The Law Society of Kenya now demands resignation or an apology from the Inspector-General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, for attending and speaking at President William Ruto’s rally in Nyeri.

According to LSK, the participation and remarks of the Inspector-General raise serious institutional concerns for the National Police Service, as they were not only avoidable but also unwarranted.

LSK president Faith Odhiambo noted that such actions are untenable and amount to an inexcusable violation of the Constitutional edicts that are incumbent upon the Inspector-General.

‘’We must point out that the Inspector-General has a constitutional obligation to serve all Kenyans impartially, regardless of political affiliation. We are apprehensive that the events in Nyeri yesterday amounted to a political gimmick, whose unintended effect may be the ostracization of parts of the population that hold alternative political views from those advanced by Mr Kanja through his presence and remarks at yesterday’s rally,’’ Said Odhiambo.

The law society, while demanding an apology from the police boss, also said his actions contradicted his position.

‘’The Law Society of Kenya demands an immediate public apology by the Inspector-General for his conduct yesterday, which is unbecoming of the position he holds. We equally demand that Mr Kanja forthwith withdraws and restrains from engaging in any political mobilization, rallies and/or discourse, especially in his official capacity as the Inspector-General of Police,’’ The statement by LKS, President read.

The demands by LSK come a day after IG Kanja took to the stage during President William Ruto’s tour of the Mt Kenya region.