Nyanza Regional Police Commander Patrick Tito has been appointed Principal Assistant to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police, Eliud Lagat. The move, announced on Monday, follows the retirement of former PA to DIG Miriam Muli last month.
Tito, an experienced officer, brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having previously served in the same capacity under former police bosses, including Maj Gen (Rtd) Hussein Ali, Mathew Iteere, David Kimaiyo, and Joseph Boinnet. His past assignments also include stints in the diplomatic police unit, the railways department, and most recently, the Nyanza region, where he served for nearly a year before handing over to his deputy, Abdulahi Jire.
Tito’s appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle and promotions within the National Police Service (NPS), where the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) recently elevated over 700 officers across various ranks. The promotions include 14 officers who ascended to the rank of Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG) and 724 others between the ranks of Assistant Superintendent (ASP) and Commissioner of Police (CP).
Notable promotions include Dr. Mwangi Wanderi, the Director of Human Capital Development (NPS), Mathew Kutoh, the Principal Assistant to the Inspector General, and Captain James Kabo, Commandant of the National Police Service Airwing. Additionally, Adamson Bungei, the former Nairobi Region commander, was named Director of Operations at Vigilance House.
In the Administration Police Service, officers promoted to SAIG include Lazarus Opicho (Security of Government Buildings), Hesborn Lusweti (Personnel), Jackson Kangami (Operations), and Hoseah Limo (Anti-Stock Theft Unit). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations also saw promotions, including Francis Ndiema (Personnel) and several others.
NPSC Chairman Eliud Kinuthia emphasized that the promotions were conducted transparently, considering regional, ethnic, and gender balance, in line with Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution. The commission approved a total of 738 promotions across the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
With these changes, the NPSC, which is set to leave office by the end of March, aims to strengthen the police force’s operational capacity. Recruitment for a new civilian-led team is currently underway to ensure a seamless transition.
