NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has retired citing health reasons.
The announcement was made by President William Ruto on Tuesday afternoon as he unveiled his Cabinet at State House, Nairobi.
The head of state pointed out that he will announce Mutyambai’s replacement later on in the day.
“After discussing with Mutyambai and in consideration of his service to our nation and his health situation, I have accepted that he will proceed on terminal leave,” President Ruto said.
Mutyambai on August 26, 2022, proceeded on leave for medical reasons and appointed Noor Gabow to serve in the position.
Mutyambai has been serving in the position since 2019 when he was appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The National Police Service Commission (NPS) how has fourteen days to advertise the vacancy and request applications.
