The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and his deputy, Eliud Lagat, received their monthly salaries along with statutory allowances, according to records released by the National Police Service (NPS).
The disclosure highlighted the entitlements allocated to the top police leadership, including housing, travel, and duty-related benefits.
Douglas Kanja assumed office as Inspector General in 2023, overseeing national security operations and administrative duties.
Eliud Lagat joined him as deputy, managing operational coordination and internal administration. Their salaries and allowances were structured according to government regulations to support effective performance of their roles.
The housing provided to both officers is located in Nairobi, close to central police headquarters.
This arrangement ensures that they remain accessible for daily administrative duties and rapid response coordination.
Additional allowances included official vehicle use, duty travel, and other responsibilities tied to their positions.
The disclosure emerged amid increasing public interest in transparency and accountability within Kenya’s law enforcement system.
The NPS stated that these details were part of routine reporting to ensure clarity on senior leadership compensation.
Officials processed all salaries and allowances through official channels. The structure of these entitlements aimed to provide stability for officers tasked with overseeing nationwide security operations.
Kanja and Lagat have continued executing their mandates, supervising law enforcement activities, and implementing strategies to maintain public safety.
The public disclosure of their earnings is a response to growing calls for transparency in government spending.
By outlining official remuneration and benefits, the NPS sought to address questions regarding executive compensation at the top levels of the police service.
By Creatorhub