NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Immediate former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department, George Kinoti, has been transferred to the Public Service Commission (DCI).
Kinoti’s transfer to the PSC was approved by the National Police Service Commission (PSC), after he tendered his resignation as DCI boss.
“Kinoti’s transfer has been approved, the commission sat and deliberated and approved he be moved to the PSC for re-deployment,” a senior official at the commission told Capital FM News in confidence.
“He is a senior official and his remuneration and benefits will be retained as was at the DCI,” he added.
Kinoti will now be re-deployed by PSC to any government ministry or department.
His resignation was announced two weeks ago by President William Ruto paving the way for a competitive recruitment process for his successor. He was replaced, in an acting capacity by Hamisi Massa.
His resignation was announced two weeks ago by President William Ruto paving the way for a competitive recruitment process for his successor.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), Kinoti is entitled to pay and personal privileges that he previously enjoyed until he retires.
Kinoti has been at the helm of the criminal investigating agency since 2018.
Kinoti’s resignation was imminent after President Ruto accused him of being used to weaponize the war on graft when he served under former president Uhuru Kenyatta.
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