The Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) Issack Hassan has resigned. Issack and 14 others were sworn in as Court of Appeal judges three weeks ago. The former chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), had been leading Ipoa since 2024. Ipoa is established under the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the National Police Service (NPS). The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) initiated the process, conducting public interviews and vetting candidates in line with constitutional requirements.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 17:49 UTC