Mr Joseph Boinnet, a career policeman who worked at the National Intelligence Service (NIS), has made big strides in reforming the National Police Service despite accusations of human rights violations.
The appointment of Mr Boinnet followed the resignation of David Kimaiyo the same month.
The President appointed Kimaiyo chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority.
“To me, his biggest achievement is creation of cohesion between the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service, which had for years been engaged in bitter rivalry,” a police officer said.
“He created four specialised units out of the Administration Police Service. He placed all officers who were not deployed to the units under general duty.
“They are now working like the other Kenya Police officers. They even have similar uniforms,” the officer added.
The units created from the AP are the Border Patrol Unit, the Critical Infrastructure Police Unit or Securing of Government Building Unit, the Rapid Deployment Unit and the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.
And in reorganising the structural command, Mr Boinnet appointed three senior Administration Police officers regional commanders.
Mr Rashid Yakub (Western), Mr Vincent Makokha (Nyanza) and Mr Paul Soi (Northeastern); and the 17 county commanders will work under the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of the Kenya Police, Mr Edward Mbugua.
Those left to work under Administration Police Service DIG Noor Gabow are now tasked with protective duties.
Former NPSC chairman Kavuludi described Mr Boinnet as an “extremely dedicated professional with an impressive personality”.
For his part, Corporate Communications Director Charles Owino said Mr Boinnet gave officers the opportunity to exploit their potential.