The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced the temporary appointment of Massa Hamisi Salim as Director of Criminal Investigations.
According to the NPSC, Dr. Massa will work until the position is substantively filled in 14 days.
“Massa will be the DCI in an acting capacity, until the position is filled substantively and competitively in at least 14 days,” NPSC stated.
The announcement follows the exit of former Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss George Kinoti.
Following the retirement of Joseph Ashimala, Dr. Massa was promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation.
He was previously serving as the Director of the Anti-Narcotics Unit.
President William Ruto, in announcing the resignation of former DCI boss George Kinoti, called for the appointment of an acting director to fill the vacancy until the position is filled.
The NPSC advertised the position on its website on Thursday, giving applicants until October 6 to apply.
The successful candidate must have a degree from a recognized university, knowledge and experience in criminal investigation or policing, at least 10 years of proven management experience in a public institution, and meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
They must also obtain clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Higher Education Loans Board, the Credit Reference Bureau, and a DCI Police Clearance Certificate.
Applicants have until Thursday of the following week to submit their applications.
