Committee on Internal Security to vet President Ruto’s nominees for police commission
The National Assembly is set to begin vetting two key nominees appointed by President William Ruto to serve in the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), following official communication tabled before Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
In a formal message delivered to the House by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during the afternoon sitting, President Ruto nominated Amani Yuda Komora for appointment as Chairperson of the Commission and Angeline Yaimiton Siparo as a Member.
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According to a post shared by the National Assembly on X on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the nominations were made in accordance with Section 6(5) of the National Police Service Commission Act, Cap. 85, which grants the President authority to appoint individuals to the Commission subject to vetting and approval by the National Assembly.
Following the speaker’s communication, the House directed that the names of the two nominees be referred to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, which is now mandated to conduct thorough approval hearings and submit its report to the House within 21 calendar days, as provided for under Section 6(6) of the Act.
“Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, conveyed the message, noting that the nominations were made pursuant to Section 6(5) of the National Police Service Commission Act, Cap. 85. The nominations have been referred to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security for vetting. The Committee is expected to conduct approval hearings and table its report within 21 days, as required by Section 6(6) of the Act,” the National Assembly wrote on X.
Speaker Wetang’ula urged the Committee, chaired by Teso North MP Oku Kaunya, to expedite the process given the strict legal timelines and the House’s scheduled recess beginning Thursday, August 15, 2025.
“The Committee should proceed to commence the approval hearings without delay, so as to allow the House sufficient time to consider its report before we rise for recess,” said the Speaker, emphasising the constitutional significance of the Commission in promoting police accountability and institutional integrity.
The vetting process will involve scrutiny of the nominees’ academic qualifications, professional backgrounds, career achievements, leadership records, and ethical standing, as well as public participation through written memoranda and submissions by interested individuals, institutions and civil society groups.
Nominations
President William Ruto nominated the two on Monday, August 4, 2025.
In a statement from government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, the Executive Office of the President announced that the nominations were made in accordance with Article 250(2)(b) of the Constitution and Section 9(5) of the National Police Service Commission Act.
Experienced nominees
Komora is the immediate former vice-chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and brings decades of experience in public service and human resource management.
Siparo, meanwhile, has an extensive background in public health, development work, and youth leadership across Africa.
If approved by Parliament, the Commission will be composed of six members drawn from across the country.
Komora, a seasoned administrator with a PhD in Human Resource Management from JKUAT, has held senior roles at Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, and the National General Wages Council.
On her part, Siparo previously chaired the National AIDS Control Council and has worked with organisations including UNAIDS, Futures Group International, and Family Health International.
“The National Police Service Commission is tasked to ‘recruit and appoint persons to hold or act in offices within the National Police Service; confirm appointments; determine promotions and transfers within the Service; and, subject to due process, exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in such offices,’” the Executive Office of the President quoted the Constitution.
If approved by the National Assembly, Komora will replace the outgoing chairperson and steer key reforms in police service human resource operations.
Siparo will add her voice to the oversight commission during a critical period of public scrutiny and reform in the service.
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