Sources in the security sector, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the subject, said Mr Kenyatta had become increasingly concerned about reports of serious differences between Mr Kimaiyo and his two deputies, Ms Grace Kaindi (in charge of regular police) and Mr Samuel Arachi (in charge of Administration Police) which were adversely affecting the fight against insecurity.
The President did not make any reference to Mr Lenku in his statement, only stating that he had nominated Kajiado Central MP Joseph Nkaissery as the new Cabinet Secretary for Interior.
President Kenyatta Tuesday sacked Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku and Inspector-General of Police David Kimaiyo amid national outrage over deteriorating security in the country.
The sacking, announced by Mr Kenyatta in a live broadcast to the nation from State House, came hours after suspected Al-Shabaab militants struck in the restive Mandera county, killing 36 quarry workers, all non-locals, at dawn Tuesday.
