President William Ruto has nominated Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the next Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
According to a presidential notification by Head of Public ServiceFelix Koskei, the nomination has been transmitted to Parliament for consideration and approval in line with the Constitution and the relevant statutes.
The nomination was announced as part of a wider list of appointments and redeployments within constitutional commissions, statutory bodies and intergovernmental relations institutions.
If approved by Parliament, Oburu will take over the leadership of IPOA, the independent body mandated to oversee the conduct of the National Police Service, investigate complaints against police officers and promote accountability in policing.
Ojwang brings a wealth of experience in law, policy, and human rights, both in academia and public service.
He served as Dean of the School of Law at Africa Nazarene University from 2017 until January 2023 and has over a decade of teaching experience at both Africa Nazarene and the University of Nairobi.
His areas of expertise include Environmental Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, and Law and Development.
Beyond academia, Ojwang has made significant contributions in governance and peacebuilding.
He served as an election observer with the African Union and was part of the technical team behind the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), a bipartisan initiative co-led by President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
He also participated in the Tumaini mediation process for South Sudan, aimed at supporting the country’s transition to democratic governance.
