President William Ruto has nominated Amani Yuda Komora, MBS, CHRP, as the new Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission, according to a notification issued on Monday.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced the nomination, made under Article 250(2)(b) of the Constitution and in line with Section 9(5) of the National Police Service Commission Act.
“The President has exercised his constitutional mandate to nominate Dr. Komora as Chairperson of the NPSC,” the statement read.
“The Commission plays a critical role in recruiting, appointing, promoting, and exercising disciplinary control over officers within the National Police Service.”
Dr. Komora, the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), previously served as the General Manager of Human Resource and Administration at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and was a member of the National General Wages Council.
Also nominated to serve in the Commission is Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, who will serve alongside Peris Muthoni Kimani, Benjamin Juma Imai and Collete Suda if approved by parliament.
The three were appointed via Gazette Notice dated June 27, 2025.
Siparo has been the coordinator of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Legacy Localisation Project across 49 countries and the Chairperson of the National Aids Control Council (2016-2022).
She previously worked at Oxford HR (AU/Africa CDC), Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), Population Reference Bureau (PRB), UNAIDS, Futures Group International, and Family Health International (PHI).
Their nomination follows the recommendation of the Selection Panel appointed to recruit nominees for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), as published vide Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1181.
The new commissioners will serve for a non-renewable term of six years.
NPSC plays a critical role in human resource functions within the police service, including recruitment, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary control.
This also includes policy guidance on police welfare and professionalism.
The new nominations reinforce the government’s commitment to enhancing police oversight and accountability. It comes amid heightened public scrutiny over police conduct and reforms.
The government has pledged to continue modernising and professionalising the police service in line with constitutional values and human rights.
