Inspector-general of police (Kenya)
| Inspector General of National Police Service | |
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| Member of | National Police Service |
| Seat | Vigilance House, Harambee Ave, Nairobi |
| Appointer | President of Kenya |
| Term length | 4 years (non-renewable) |
| Inaugural holder | Bernard Hinga |
| Formation | 1964 (as commissioner of police) 2012 (as inspector-general) |
| Deputy | Deputy Inspector General |
| Salary | Ksh. 800,241.[1] |
| Website | https://www.kenyapolice.go.ke/ |
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The Inspector-General of police, abbreviated as IG, is the highest ranked officer of the Kenya Police Force, responsible for commanding and leading the Kenya Police. He is also in charge of overall and independent command and matter of the National Police Service.[2] The position was established in 1964 as the Commissioner of Police.[3] It was renamed to Inspector-General of Police in 2012, to serve as the head of the two police bodies of Kenya for a four-year term.[4] The Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service is also headed by a deputy inspector-general[5] who is appointed by the president of Kenya and approved by the parliament.[6] The current inspector-general as of July 2024 is Douglas Kanja, in the acting capacity following the resignation of the previous IG, Japheth N. Koome.[7]
History
From 1906 to 1964 the force was headed by British officers. In 2012, the position of Inspector General was introduced to head the newly created National Police Service.
List of officeholders
Commissioner of police (1964–2012)
The following officers have to date served in the capacity of Commissioner of Police:[8]
- Bernard Hinga (1964–1978)
- Ben Gethi (1978–1982)
- Bernard Njinu (1982–1988)
- Phillip Kilonzo (1988–1993)
- Shedrack Kiruki (1993–1996)
- Duncan Wachira (1996–1998)
- Philemon Abong’o (1998–2002[9])
- Edwin Nyaseda (2002–2003[9])
- Major General Mohammed Hussein Ali (2004–2009[10])
- Mathew Kirai Iteere (2009–2012)
Inspectors-general of police (2012–present)
- David Mwole Kimaiyo (2012–2014[11][12])
- Samuel Arachi (acting) (31 December 2014 – 11 March 2015)
- Joseph Kipchirchir Boinett (11 March 2015 – March 2019[13])
- Hillary Nzioki Mutyambai (8 April 2019 – 27 September 2022[14])
- Japeth Koome (November 2022 – 2024[14][15][7])
- Douglas Kanja (12 July 2024 - Present[7])
References
- ↑ "Kenya Police Salary - Amounts". www.advance-africa.com. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ↑ "Functions of the Inspector General of Police in Kenya". AfroCave. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ↑ "Former Commissioners". Kenya Police. Archived from the original on 31 July 2010.
- ↑ "Constitution of Kenya - The National Police Service". AfroCave. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Functions of the Deputy Inspector General in Kenya". AfroCave. 2020-10-05. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ↑ "245. Command of the National Police Service - Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC)". www.klrc.go.ke. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- 1 2 3 "Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome resigns". Citizen Digital. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ "Former Commissioners". Kenya Police. Archived from the original on 31 July 2010.
- 1 2 "Former police chief Nyaseda dies in hospital". Daily Nation. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ↑ "Kibaki moves Ali, names new Kenya police boss". Daily Nation. 8 September 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ↑ Ombati, Cyrus. "Kimaiyo to be sworn in Monday". The Standard. Archived from the original on 23 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ↑ Kimaiyo, David, In the Spirit of Service, Nairobi: Kipchumba Foundation, 2017.
- ↑ Nguru, Steve. "Constitutions of Kenya: Structure and Composition (Page 3)". ustawi.info.ke. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- 1 2 "Japhet Koome sworn in as new Inspector General of Police". Citizen Digital. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ↑ "Mr. (Eng). Japheth Koome Nchebere". National Police Service Commission. Retrieved 2023-04-27.