Hillary Mutyambai Sworn-In as New Inspector-General of Police

Hillary Mutyambai on Monday took oath of office as the new Inspector-General of Police.

The former intelligence officer was sworn-in in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice David Maraga at the Supreme Court in Nairobi.

He takes over from Joseph Boinnet, whose four-year non-renewable term ended last month.

In his speech, Mutyambai vowed to firmly deal with corruption in the police service, which has previously been ranked as the most corrupt government department.

He said he will set up a special unit to investigate cases of corruption within the police service.

“I am fully in support the ongoing fight against corruption and I want to be clear that we must all join hands in the fight against the vice. We as the National Police Service we play our enforcement role guided by high fidelity to the law and also ensure we eliminate corruption within our rank and file,” said Mutyambai.

“I will initiate a system that enhances accountability and responsibility with the National Police Service that will enhance and expand the work of the independent internal affairs unit to investigate corruption cases within the police service.”

He has extensive anti-terrorism experience and has studied in the US, the UK, and Israel.

Mutyambai further said that his main priorities will be to improve service delivery in police stations and improve the working conditions for police officers as well as their pay.

“We will endeavor to build new police stations and renovate the old ones to meet the modern policing standards and improve the working conditions of our police officers,” says Mutyambai.

He has also vowed to deal with rogue police officers who violate human rights.

The 55-year-old was nominated to the position by President Kenyatta in a gazette notice dated April 8th, 2019.

He previously served as Deputy Director Counter-Terrorism at the National Intelligence Service (NIS).