During Joseph Boinnet term, the police were accused of several human rights violations, including the shooting of innocent civilians during the election period as well as the murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani.
“Already, speculation is rife. Officers are already anxious about the appointment of a new IG.
“We are not sure who is likely to be appointed, but several factors are expected to come into play, including the 2022 elections and regional balance,” a senior superintendent of police said.
The Inspector General was a silent man and media shy who preferred ‘acting in silence’.
Mr Boinnet’s juniors describe him as a strict man of few words who is keen on intelligence and order in operations and structure.
According to sources, The National Security Council (NSC) chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta has selected a number of candidates from the National Police Service (NPS) as well as from other security agencies as possible successors.
NSC has been holding a series of meetings in recent weeks to discuss who will succeed Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet, whose term is ending.
Even as members of the council vouch for some candidates, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), which is charged with employing and grading National Police Service staff, is yet to be vetted by the National Assembly.
