In total, 322 SCPCs will be appointed countrywide, compared with 597 OCPDs. By STELLA CHERONOMore by this AuthorThe National Police Service (NPS) has scrapped the position of officer commanding police division (OCPD) and appointed sub-county police commanders (SCPCs) as part of the changes aimed at aligning the police geographic and operational boundaries with the current administrative boundaries. Former Kilimani OCPD Michael Muchiri will now be the SCPC Kibra, while the Kayole Division has been placed under Njiru Sub-county, with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Wilson Kosgei in charge. Central Police Station, which was under Mr Robinson Thuku, has been placed under Starehe Sub-county, with Stanley Peter Atavachi named the SCPC. Three senior AP officers have been appointed regional commanders under the command of the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of the Kenya Police, Mr Edward Mbugua.

Source: Daily Nation February 27, 2019 03:00 UTC