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What awaits new IG Japhet Koome

Inspector General of police Japheth Koome takes the oath of office at the Supreme Court Buildings on Friday, November 11, 2022. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

The new Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome yesterday pledged to uphold the rule of law and deal firmly with criminals.

He was sworn in on Friday by Chief Justice Martha Koome who clarified that she has no relation with the IG who is succeeding Hilary Mutyambai.

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