Kenya: Peter Leley Appointed National Police Service Commission CEO

13 April 2023
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Sharon Resian

Nairobi — Peter Leley has been appointed to serve as the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chief Executive Officer.

In a statement dated April 12, the NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia stated that Leley's appointment for a period of five years had come into force with immediate effect.

"The National Police Service Commission on the 12th of April appoints Peter Kiptanui Leley as the Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary of National Police Service Commission for a period of five years with immediate effect," he said

He takes over from Silas McOpiyo who held the post in an acting capacity after the term of Joseph Onyango ended in 2022.

The police welfare and recruitment agency conducted the interviews on March 21. Applicants interviewed included Leley, Mc'Opiyo, Humphrey Nakitare, Christine Rotich, Janet Mucheru, Nura Huka and Justa Kiura.

Prior to his appointment Leley was the CEO of Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee.

The position attracted a total of 92 applicants from different parts of the country, but only 9 applicants were shortlisted.

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