President William Ruto has appointed three new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to police reforms and accountability. In a Gazette Notice dated June 27, 2025, Ruto named Peris Muthoni Kimani, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Collete Suda as the new appointees to the critical oversight body.
The trio replaces outgoing commissioners whose terms recently ended. They will each serve a non-renewable six-year term, as stipulated by law.
The NPSC plays a pivotal role in managing human resource functions within the police service, including recruitment, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures. The new appointments come at a time when the government is under increasing public pressure to improve police professionalism and accountability amid ongoing concerns over misconduct and abuse of power.
President Ruto’s administration has pledged to modernize and professionalize the police service in alignment with constitutional values and the protection of human rights. These appointments were made following vetting and approval by the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration and National Security.
During their vetting, the newly appointed commissioners expressed their commitment to advancing the recommendations of the Maraga Taskforce on police reforms. Benjamin Juma Imai emphasized that implementing these reforms will be a top priority. “The Commission will ensure that the reforms are fully enforced. The Maraga recommendations will be integrated to promote the well-being of police officers,” he said.
Juma further underlined the importance of restoring public confidence in the police. “We will engage oversight bodies such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in forums to openly discuss the challenges officers are facing and seek collaborative, lasting solutions,” he added.
Collete Suda and Peris Muthoni Kimani echoed these sentiments, stating that greater transparency, fairness in disciplinary actions, and improved working conditions would guide their service.
The appointments are expected to bolster the reform agenda and promote a more accountable, people-centered policing system in Kenya. As the new commissioners assume office, attention now turns to how effectively they can drive change and rebuild public trust in the police service.
