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President Ruto should let Koome apply for IG job

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left), President Dr William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left), President Dr William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi at State House in Nairobi on September 27, 2022. The President has erred by unilaterally nominating Japheth Koome to become the new Inspector-General of Police.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • President William Ruto has erred by unilaterally nominating Japhet Koome to become the new Inspector-General of Police.
  • He should rescind the decision and let Koome apply for the job through the National Police Service Commission.
  • The outcome will most probably be the same but the law should be followed.


Breach of law •President William Ruto has erred by unilaterally nominating Japhet Koome to become the new Inspector-General of Police, says Joseph Macharia. “He should rescind the decision and let Koome apply for the job through the National Police Service Commission. The outcome will most probably be the same but the law should be followed.” His contact is [email protected].

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