Nyanza Region Police boss moved to Eastern in mini changes

Nyanza Regional Police boss Noah Mwivanda (pictured) was Tuesday moved to Eastern region in same capacity.

Mwivanda swapped positions with Ms Lydia Ligami in the changes announced by police headquarters.

Eastern is one of the busiest regions in terms of crime management as it reports incidents of cattle rustling and inter-clan fighting.

Ligami was among senior security officials who were injured in a plane crash in June this year in Meru as they headed for a security meeting in Sololo, Marsabit County.

Police headquarters termed the changes normal aimed at boosting operations in the places. Mwivanda was moved to Nyanza in May this year.

And in the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, more than 60 junior officers were moved in changes. Some 24 detectives were moved from various police stations in the city.

Police stations within the city that were affected in the changes included Gigiri, Kasarani and DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road.

Officials said the changes were normal to enhance police operations.