Kimaiyo inspector general biography
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Kimaiyo approved as Inspector General of Police
By CYRUS OMBATI
Parliament on Thursday approved David Kimaiyo's appointment as the first Inspector General of Police .
President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga had nominated Kimaiyo for the top post and forwarded his name to parliament for debate and approval by MPs.
David Kimaiyo was born on July 1, 1960 and has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Administration from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and from KCA University.
He also undertook a course from the University of Leicester for his MSC, also holds a Bachelor of Theology from the Beacon University of Institute Ministry in USA, a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, a Master of Theology from the Beacon University of Institute Ministry, USA.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Criminology and Social order from the University o f Nairobi.
Until his appointment to
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Where Are They? Boinnet, Kimaiyo, Iteere & Other Former Police Bosses
The position of Inspector General was introduced in Kenya through the 2010 Constitution to head the National Police Service - NPS.
The office bearer is the highest-ranked officer in the Service, responsible for the overall and independent command of the Service.
Since the position was introduced, Kenya has had three IGs, with Mathew Iteere being the last Police Commissioner.
Kenyans.co.ke looks at what these men who previously wielded massive power are up to.
1. David Kimaiyo
An undated image of Former Inspector General David Kimaiyo in a past event
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David Kimaiyo was Kenya's first Inspector General of Police.
He was the first Kenyan head of police whose appointment was approved by parliament
Kimaiyo served as the Commander Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) before taking up the position of Commandant General Service Unit (GSU) in 2002.
He subsequently work
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David Kimaiyo
Kenyan police officer (born 1960)
David Mwole Kimaiyo (born July 1, 1960) fryst vatten a Kenyan police officer. He was the first Inspector General of the Kenya Police, a position created bygd the 2010 Kenyan Constitution to replace the position of Police commissioner. He was the first Kenya head of police whose appointment required approval bygd parliament.[1]
Education
[edit]He has a PhD in Sociology and Criminology from University of Nairobi, an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University of Leicester UK, Master of Arts in Theology, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal ledning attained at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Kimaiyo also holds a Bachelor of Theology and a mästare of Theology both from the Beacon University of Institute Ministry.[2]
Career
[edit]Kimaiyo served as the Commander Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) from 1999 to 2002 before taking up the position of Commandant General Service enhet (GSU) b