President Ruto nominates Japheth Koome as Inspector General of Police

Mr Koome, a former Nairobi County Police Commander, is the current Commandant of the National Police Service College, Kiganjo. 

His nomination comes after outgoing Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, who is battling ill health, opted to proceed on terminal leave ahead of the expiration of his term in office.

While unveiling his Cabinet at State House on Tuesday, President Ruto announced that Mutyambai had requested to proceed on terminal leave.

“I have after discussing with Mr Mutyambai and in consideration of his service to our nation and his health situation, accepted that Mr. Mutyambai will proceed on terminal leave,” said Ruto.

Mutyambai had six months left on his contract as Inspector General of Police. 

He was admitted to the Aga Khan Hospital’s High Dependence Unit after falling sick in August.

A few weeks ago, he was moved to the general ward after his health stabilised. 

Mutyambai was appointed Police IG by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in April 2019. 

He replaced Joseph Boinnet who was picked from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as David Kimaiyo’s replacement.