Nairobi Police commander Japheth Koome has been promoted to Principal Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police while the Anti Stock Theft Unit commandant Joseph Ole Tito replaces him as the city's police boss.

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However, Kenyans have taken to social media to counter the new deployment for the man who was at the helm of Nairobi security.

Japheth Koome leaves Nairobi after an illustrious career of killing NASARITES in Kibera, Mathare, Baba Dogo and lucky summer.— Ike Kenneth (@IkeOjuok) February 15, 2018.

Just like NASA promoted #MigunaMiguna for fighting jubilee we also promote Japheth Koome for dealing with NASA hired militia wakipromote tuna promote— Everest Material (@mark_mwit) February 15, 2018.

When I saw Japheth Koome trending I thought he has finished renovating Uhuru park 😂😂he thought we are afraid of him!He saw us in BIG numbers— @Sen. Busolo_Aggrey (@BusoloAggrey) February 15, 2018.

Uthamaki Supporter Japheth Koome is being Prepared to take over from IG Boinett before the 2022 Election.— HK Mwamudz ™ 👑🌐⭕❄ (@MwamudzHK) February 15, 2018.