Machakos county police commander has been moved in a mini-reshuffle aimed at checking crime levels in the county.
Jecinta Wesonga was moved to Nyeri while the new Machakos County commander is Johana Tonui who has been at Kiganjo police college.
Evelyne Mbugua was moved from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and named the new Kangundo OCPD in the changes announced Wednesday.
Kiambu County Commander James Mugera was moved to Kericho in the same capacity swapping positions with Adiel Njagi Nyange
The new commander for Laikipia is Simon Kipkeu. Nyeri’s Eunice Kihiko was moved to police headquarters and named the director of complaints while Angelus Karuru will be the deputy North Eastern regional coordinator.
More changes are expected in the service ahead of the Christmas festive season and next year’s general election. Officials say there is a proposal to retire early those whose retirement is due next year to allow new commanders prepare for elections.