President William Ruto has nominated Japhet Koome as the next Inspector General of Police. In a statement, Koome, a former Nairobi County Police Commander will succeed Hillary Mutyambai who resigned and proceeded to terminal leave. “His Excellency President William Ruto has nominated Eng Japhet Koome Nchebere to the position of Inspector General of Police (IGP) as promised during the Head of State’s Address to the Nation this afternoon,” said State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena. While announcing his Cabinet Secretaries at State House, President Ruto noted that he had accepted Mutyambai’s resignation and wished him well. Koome will be subjected to vetting by the National Assembly before being sworn in as new Inspector General of Police.

Source: Daily Nation September 28, 2022 06:29 UTC