Japhet Koome sworn in as new Inspector General of Police

Engineer Japhet Koome, who has 31 years of experience in the Police Service, was sworn in Friday morning at the Supreme Court grounds by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

IG Koome takes over the mantle from Mr Noor Gabow who has been holding the position in an acting capacity following the retirement of IG Hilary Mutyambai on health grounds as announced by President William Ruto on September 27, 2022.

Koome joined the police service in 1991 when he was enlisted in the then Kenya Police Force as a Police Constable. This was after graduating from the University of Nairobi in 1990, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.