The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced several vacant roles for Kenyans to fill.

Through a post on X on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, IPOA revealed that it is seeking to recruit 32 new people.

Those seeking to try out their luck have been instructed to send their applications to IPOA’s career portal on its website.

It was further noted that no physical job applications will be accepted.

Rules to be followed

The deadline for the exercise is set for Monday, May 18, 2026.

IPOA mentioned that those who succeed during the recruitment exercise must meet requirements specified by the law.

“Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents: clearance certificates from HELB, EACC, CRB,KRA and DCI….”, read a part of the job advert.

In addition, “Further to this, background checks and verification of academic and professional certificates shall be undertaken before onboarding.”

Hunt for a new boss

This drive comes amidst efforts by the government to fill in the vacant IPOA chairperson position.

The position fell vacant after Chairman Ahmed Isaack Hassan resigned on February 17, 2026.

Hassan vacated the prestigious role after he was appointed a judge of the Court of Appeal in Nakuru County.

Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi was appointed on an interim role after Hassan’s decision

The ex-IPOA was boss during his tenure oversaw the implementation of several reforms aimed at strengthening the work of the organization.

He was at the forefront of modernizing the police institution, especially with the push to have the authorities use body cameras.

Hassan further suggested that unmarked police vehicles should be outlawed to help ease rights violation.

Creation of a separate forensic laboratory was also part of the huge reforms, he sought to bring during his time at the helm to make investigations credible.

Another effort that stood out was his call for accountability of deaths during protest.

This came after the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations that claimed several lives of Kenyans.

The former boss also called for a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

He managed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF).

The new deal was to help in government support programs.