Issack Hassan Resigns as IPOA Chairperson
Ahmed Issack Hassan has resigned as the chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, the Authority confirmed that Hassan had stepped down, triggering a transition at the top of the civilian police watchdog.
Following his exit, IPOA Vice Chairperson Anne Wanjiku Mwangi has taken over the role in an acting capacity as the process of appointing a new chairperson begins, in line with the law.
“The Authority reaffirms its commitment to service delivery in accordance with its statutory mandate, notwithstanding these developments,” the statement read in part.
