The Administration Police Service (APS) commandant Gisiri Nyamohanga has been named the new Nyanza Regional Police Commander (RPC). Nyamohanga, previously serving as the commandant at the National Police Service Senior Staff College, Emali Campus, replaces Patrick Tito, who has been transferred to Vigilance House as the Principal Assistant to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat.
The appointment, announced on Tuesday by DIG Lagat, is part of broader efforts to strengthen cross-service deployments within the National Police Service (NPS). Officials indicated that Nyamohanga’s appointment is a testament to ongoing efforts to integrate leadership within different units of the police force.
Nyamohanga, recognized as the senior-most female officer in the APS, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Her appointment marks a significant step in gender representation within the police force’s top leadership.
This reshuffle comes in the wake of a historic round of promotions by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), which saw over 700 senior officers elevated across various ranks. The promotions included 135 Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) officers rising to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) and 51 CPs promoted to Assistant Inspector General (AIG). Additionally, 14 senior officers were elevated to Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG), reflecting a major restructuring within the service.
However, the mass promotions have also led to a surplus of senior officers, with more officers promoted than there are available leadership positions. As a result, many officers will remain without designated offices, awaiting future deployments.
Patrick Tito’s transfer to Vigilance House follows the retirement of former Principal Assistant to the DIG, Miriam Muli, last month. Tito, a seasoned officer with extensive experience, has previously served as a personal assistant to several past police chiefs, including Maj Gen (Rtd) Hussein Ali, Mathew Iteere, David Kimaiyo, and Joseph Boinnet. His new role positions him as a key advisor to DIG Lagat, playing a crucial role in shaping operational strategies within the service.
More changes are anticipated in the coming weeks as the police service adapts to the recent promotions and realignments.
