NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Japhet Koome is now the fourth Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service after he was sworn in on Friday, November 11.
The event was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court buildings.
The Police boss warned robbers and muggers that their days terrorizing Kenyans are over.
The new police boss said that he would prioritize providing security to Kenyans promising to tackle insecurity and cattle rustling.
Koome said that he is taking over a professional service and will be keen to maintain it, promising to deal with a few officers who misbehave.
He joined the service in 1991 as a Police Constable after graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1990.
Koome takes over from Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr Noor Gabow who has been in an acting capacity following the retirement of Hilary Mutyambai on health grounds. Mutyambai retired on September 27, 2022.
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