Members of parliament have unanimously approved the nomination of Japhet Koome for the position of Inspector General of police.
Both the National and Senate Assembly have now given Koome a clean bill of health for the role.
The approval motion was moved by Narok West MP Tongoyo Gabriel and seconded by Saku MP Dido Raso.
"Madam Speaker, the recommendation of the Committee is that this House approve the nomination of Japhet Koome for appointment to be position of Inspector of Police by appointing authority,"" Tongoyo said.
He said Koome was a capable leader, pointing out that he is currently the Commandant of the National Police Service in Kiganjo and has been in the Service for 31 years.
"Based on the evidence admitted during the approval hearing, the nominee met all the Constitutional requirements of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity and statutory requirements for the appointment of the IFG NPS provided for under Section 7 (b) of public appointment," the Narok West MP added.
Raso said Koome was one of the most distinguished police officers, adding that having risen from a constable, he had the understanding of police work on all levels.
"The person we have presented today will be able to do police work believing and following the Constitution and also the Police Service Act 2011 and the amended version 2015," Raso seconded.
On Wednesday, while approving Koome for the position, the Senate described him as a highly qualified and experienced police officer.
“The Committees having considered the suitability, competence, experience and integrity of the nominee following the approval hearing process, recommend that Parliament approves the nomination of Japhet Koome for appointment to the position of the Inspector-General of the National Police Service,” reads part of the Senate report.
Koome was vetted for the position on Tuesday by a joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly.
