Kenya Police - Commissioners & Inspector Generals

Commissioners & Inspector Generals

The following officers have to date served in the capacity of Commissioner of Police:

  • Bernard Hinga 1964-1978
  • Ben Gethi 1978-1982
  • Bernard Njinu 1982-1988
  • Phillip Kilonzo 1988-1993
  • Shedrack Kiruki 1993-1996
  • Duncan Wachira 1996-1998
  • Philemon Abong’o 1998-2002
  • Edwin Nyaseda 2002-2003
  • Major General Mohammed Hussein Ali 2004-2009
  • Mathew Kirai Iteere 2009-2012

The following officers have served as Inspector-Generals:

  • David Mwole Kimaiyo 2012-

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