National Police Service - Kenya
Japhet Koech is an experienced law enforcement professional currently serving as an Inspector of Police with the National Police Service in Kenya since August 2022. Prior to this role, Japhet Koech has been involved with the General Service Unit (GSU) since May 2011. Educationally, Japhet Koech holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies from Kisii University, having completed the degree program in December 2017.
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National Police Service - Kenya
The National Police Service The creation of the National Police Service is provided for by the Constitution, the National Police Service Act 2011 and the National Police Service Commission Act 2011. In accordance with the provisions, the National Police Service consists of: 1. The Kenya Police Service, 2. The Administrative Police Service and 3. The Directorate Criminal Investigation. The National Police Service is under the independent command of the Inspector General. Mr Hilary Nzioki Mutyambai, nsc(AU). The Kenya Police Service(KPS), the Administrative Police Service(APS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation(DCI) are each headed by a Deputy Inspector General. The current Deputy Inspector General of the KPS is Mr. Edward N. Mbugua CBS, MBS,OGW, ndc(K) Mr. Noor Y. Gabow EBS,OGW, is the Deputy Inspector General for the APS and Mr. George Kinoti , CBS, is the serving Director of the DCI Objectives and Functions of the National Police Service According to Article 244 of the Constitution, the NPS shall: • Strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members • Prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability • Comply with constitution standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms • Train staff to the highest possible standards of i. Competence ii. Integrity iii. Respect for human rights iv. Fundamental freedoms and dignity v. Foster and promote relationships with the broader society