Inspector General of Police nominee Japhet Koome will on Friday take oath of office and officially begin his duties.
This comes after he was approved by the National Assembly on Thursday.
Once he is sworn in, Koome will take over the leadership of the National Police Service replacing Hilary Mutyambai who went on terminal leave due to health reasons. He had six months left on his term.
The position is currently held by deputy IG Noor Gabow in an acting capacity.
A statement from the Judiciary said Koome will take his oath of office at around 8.30 am, in an event that will be presided over by Chief Justice Matha Koome.
Koome was vetted for the position on Tuesday by a joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly.
Members of Parliament unanimously approved the nomination of 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.
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,” read part of the Senate report.
