President William Ruto has nominated Dr. Amani Yuda Komora as Chairperson and Ms. Angeline Yiamiton Siparo as a Member of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), according to a statement from the Executive Office of the President.
The nominations, made under Article 250(2)(b) of the Constitution and Section 9(5) of the National Police Service Commission Act, now await parliamentary approval. Once confirmed, the appointments will fully constitute the Commission, enabling it to carry out its constitutional mandate.
The NPSC, established under Article 246(1) of the Constitution, is responsible for recruiting and appointing officers to the National Police Service (NPS), confirming appointments, determining promotions and transfers, and exercising disciplinary control over members of the Service.
Dr. Komora, the nominee for Chairperson, is a seasoned human resource expert and the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). He has previously held senior roles at the Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, and the National General Wages Council. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Ms. Siparo, nominated as a member, has a background in leadership and public health, having served as Chairperson of the National Aids Control Council (2016–2022) and coordinator of the YALI Legacy Localization Project across 49 African countries. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from USIU-Africa and has worked with organizations including UNAIDS, PRB, and Futures Group International.
If approved by Parliament, the NPSC will comprise Dr. Komora as Chairperson and members Ms. Siparo, Ms. Peris Muthoni Kimani, Mr. Edwin Cheluget, Mr. Benjamin Juma Imai, and Prof. Collette A. Suda. The announcement was made by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix K. Koskei.
Written By Rodney Mbua
