Japheth Koome
Japheth Koome is the Inspector General of Police in Kenya, responsible for overseeing the national police service. He has been involved in discussions regarding the deployment of officers to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed mission to curb gang violence, amid legal and logistical challenges.
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Recent news mentions
The CS commended Inspector General Japheth Koome and the deployed officers, praising their resilience in challenging conditions.
Kenya Police in Haiti likely to return soon, hints Murkomen
Kenya· 2025-10-03
Japheth Koome is the IG who was present during the commissioning of the first batch of equipment to support Operation Maliza Uhalifu.
The State uses sport in efforts to achieve peace in the North RiftKenya· 2025-08-25
Japheth Koome confirmed the changes to Uhuru Kenyatta's security detail.
Justin Muturi's security detail withdrawnKenya· 2025-04-08
Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome was also urged by Faith Odhiambo to comply with the court order blocking the deployment.
Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as mission faces huge challengesKenya· 2025-02-24
