{
  "id": 18737865,
  "title": "IG Kanja warns police against taking political sides ahead of 2027 poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ig-kanja-warns-police-against-taking-political-sides-ahead-of-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T15:35:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ig-kanja-warns-police-against-taking-political-sides-ahead-of-2027-poll"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has cautioned Kenya's police force against taking political sides as the country gears up for the 2027 elections, stressing the importance of political neutrality, impartiality, and professionalism. Addressing officers during the National Joint Prayers and Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi, Kanja emphasized the critical role of the National Police Service in protecting democratic rights and ensuring peaceful elections. He urged the police to prepare for their responsibilities during the electoral period, highlighting the need for courage, resilience, and commitment in executing their duties with impartiality and professionalism.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}