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Japhet Koome: The resigning police boss

Japhet Koome resigns as Inspector General of Police. [File, Standard]

On September 27, 2022, shortly after President William Ruto unveiled his Cabinet nominees, Japhet Koome was proposed as the Inspector General of Police.

At the time, Koome was the Commandant, Kiganjo Police College and was set to replace the ailing Hillary Mutyambai, who had proceeded on terminal leave pending the end of his tenure.

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