President Uhuru nominates Joel Kitili to replace Grace Kaindi as acting Deputy IG to effect peaceful transition in NPS

President Kenyatta has today nominated Grace Kaindi, the Deputy Inspector General to serve as Ambassador of Kenya.

President Kenyatta has also nominated Joel Kitili as Acting Deputy Inspector General to ensure smooth transition in National Police Service.

Mr Joel Kitili's nomination will take place with immediate effect, and until the substantive process of appointing the next DIG takes place.

Kitili was once the head of presidential escort unit under President Kibaki. He served as the deputy presidential escort deputy commander before he took over. He was then moved to police headquarters and later to GSU as the commandant. President Kenyatta had, two months ago, asked him to lead a campaign against ilicit brew in central Kenya.