Japhet Koome has been sworn in as the fourth Inspector General of Police.
The swearing-in was presided over by the Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme court of Kenya.
Vetted and approved by the National Assembly and parliament respectively, Koome will take over the leadership of the National Police Service, replacing Hilary Mutyambai who went on terminal leave due to health reasons. He had six months left on his term.
The position is currently held by deputy IG Noor Gabow in an acting capacity.
Both the National and Senate Assembly gave Koome a clean bill of health for the role.
