NAIROBI — President William Ruto has nominated Amani Yuda Komora to serve as the next chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), according to a statement released Monday by the Executive Office of the President.
the president also nominated Angeline Yiamiton Siparo to serve as a member of the National Police Service Commission. Both nominations await parliamentary approval.
The announcement, issued through Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, cited Article 250(2)(b) of the Constitution and Section 9(5) of the NPSC Act as the legal basis for the appointments. The names have been formally submitted under Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1181.
Amani Yuda Komora previously served as vice-chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, has decades of experience in human resource management across public institutions. Amani Yuda Komora holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and held executive positions at the Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, and the National General Wages Council.
Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, a veteran of public health leadership and youth-focused development work, previously chaired the National AIDS Control Council. Angeline Yiamiton has worked with organizations involved in HIV/AIDS prevention and community health across Africa, including UNAIDS and Family Health International.
The NPSC plays a central role in the structure and operations of the police service. Its mandate includes recruitment, confirmation of appointments, promotions, transfers, and the discipline or removal of officers, as stated in the Constitution.
“These appointments are critical to ensure that the Commission continues to deliver on its constitutional mandate effectively,” the official statement read.
If cleared by Parliament, Amani Yuda Komora will replace the outgoing chairperson and take over the commission at a time when public confidence in police accountability remains a key national concern. Siparo will join a commission tasked with overseeing reforms within a service under continued public scrutiny.
The president’s office added, “The President remains committed to strengthening independent institutions to deliver better service to Kenyans.”
The nominees now await vetting by the National Assembly, which will determine their eligibility to assume the roles.
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