President William Ruto has appointed Dr. Amani Yuda Komora as the new Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), with Angeline Yiamiton Siparo also joining the commission as a member. Their appointments were formalized through a Gazette Notice dated August 22, 2025, and each will serve for a term of six years.
Dr. Komora, who takes over the helm of the police commission, brings extensive experience in human resource management and public service. He is the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and has previously held senior roles, including General Manager of Human Resource and Administration at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). He has also been a member of the National General Wages Council.
His appointment comes at a critical time for the NPSC, which faces mounting pressure to address long-standing issues around police welfare, accountability, and reforms within the National Police Service. As chair, Komora will oversee key functions such as recruitment, transfers, promotions, and discipline in the police service.
Joining him at the commission is Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, a seasoned professional in public health, leadership development, and governance. Siparo has previously served as the Chairperson of the National Aids Control Council (2016–2022) and coordinated the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Legacy Localisation Project across 49 countries. Her career spans work with global and regional organizations, including Oxford HR (AU/Africa CDC), Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), Population Reference Bureau (PRB), UNAIDS, Futures Group International, and Family Health International (FHI).
The two were vetted and recommended by the Selection Panel appointed to recruit nominees for the NPSC leadership, as outlined in Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1181.
With these appointments, President Ruto signaled his administration’s commitment to strengthening the NPSC’s mandate and ensuring professionalism within the police service. The commission’s effectiveness in the coming years will be closely watched, particularly in light of public demands for greater accountability and improved conditions for officers on the frontline of national security.
