Japhet Koome has taken oath of office as the new Inspector General of Police.
Japhet Koome was sworn in by Chief Justice Martha Koome on Friday, November 11 at the Supreme Court.
Koome was approved by the National Assembly on Thursday, November 10.
Moreover, Koome will officially begin his duties as the new IG, taking over from Hilary Mutyambai who went on terminal leave due to health reasons.
Mutyambai retired when he still had six months left of his term. Deputy currently holds the position of Inspector General IG Noor Gabow in an acting capacity.
Nonetheless, Koome took his oath of office at around 8.30 am, in an event that was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
Likewise, the new IG of Police was vetted for the position on Tuesday by a joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly. The MPs unanimously approved the nomination of Japhet Koome for the position of Inspector General of police.
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Nonetheless, both the National and Senate Assembly have given the IG nominee a clean bill of health for the role. Furthermore, his approval motion was moved by Narok West MP Tongoyo Gabriel and seconded by Saku MP Dido Raso.
Additionally, the Senate described him as a highly qualified and experienced police officer.
“The Committees having considered the suitability, competence, experience and integrity of the nominee following the approval hearing process, recommend that Parliament approves the nomination of Japhet Koome for appointment to the position of the Inspector-General of the National Police Service,” read part of the Senate report.
