The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted 10 applicants in the race to replace former DCI boss George Kinoti.
In a statement on Sunday, October 9, NPSC said that it received a total of 253 applications, but only 10 made it to the final shortlist.
The shortlisted candidates will appear before the commission for interviewing on Tuesday, October 11 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, Nairobi.
"The following candidates have been shortlisted by the National Police Service Commission to appear for interviews on Tuesday, 11th October 2022 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, Nairobi at the time indicated against their name," NPSC stated.
The shortlisted candidates were Amin Ibrahim Mohamed (Wajir), Bernard Barasa Walumoli (Bungoma), Eliud Kipkoech Lagat (Nandi), Gideon Nyale Munga (Kilifi), Esther Chepkosgei Seroney (Elgeyo Marakwet) and David Kipkosgey Birech (Nandi).
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Others were Jonyo Michael Wiso (Elgeyo-Marakwet), Nicholas Ireri Kamwende (Embu), Paul Jimmie Ndambuki (Machakos) and Dr. Simon Mwangi Wanderi (Nyandarua).
According to NPSC, the interviews will kick off at 8:45 a.m. on October 11 with the last candidate facing the interview panel at 4:15 p.m.
All the candidates were required to carry their National Identification Cards, academic and professional certificates, among other supporting documents.
NPSC invited members of the public to submit any credible information relating to the shortlisted candidates through written memoranda to the Commission before Monday, October 10.
President William Ruto announced the resignation of Kinoti on September 27, ordering the NPSC to begin the exercise of finding his replacement.
