Former IEBC Chair Issack Hassan, nominated to lead the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), has promised to outlaw the use of unmarked vehicles in police operations, citing their misuse in violating human rights. Appearing before the National Assembly’s National Administration Security Committee, Hassan emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
Hassan proposed introducing body cameras for police officers and supported the extension of IPOA’s mandate to cover officers from Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Prisons, and Kenya Forestry Services, in line with the proposed Security Services Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
He also pledged to resolve the case of a missing Wajir MCA abducted three months ago, advocating for collaboration with police and the DCI.
The committee, chaired by MP Gabriel Tongoyo, vetted other IPOA nominees, including Ann Wanjiku, who urged granting IPOA powers to arrest and prosecute officers. Currently, the authority relies on the National Police Service for arrests, leading to delays in handling cases.
Hassan highlighted his experience as a legal practitioner and former IEBC chair and disclosed assets worth KSh 250 million during the vetting process.
