Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has officially taken over as the new Nairobi Regional Police Commander following recent mini changes.
He swapped positions with his Nairobi counterpart, George Seda.
The changes were announced last Friday. Mohamud was introduced to the 12 sub-county police bosses (OCPDs) in Nairobi during a meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, at a handover event.
He returns to familiar territory at a time when the country is heading toward elections.
Mohamud previously served in Kabete as a sub-county police boss before he was promoted and moved to Machakos, West Pokot, and later to the Western region as the regional commander.
Nairobi has been experiencing a relatively low crime rate, apart from a few incidents perpetrated by boda boda riders.
The same trend has been reported in parts of Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret and other major towns.
Mohamud said he will involve all stakeholders in addressing the challenges facing the city.
Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat termed the changes normal, saying they are aimed at enhancing operations.
The other regional commanders remain unchanged for now. They include Evelyn Gisiri (Nyanza), Pepita Ranka (North Eastern), Jasper Ombati (Central), Samuel Ndanyi (Rift Valley), Ali Nuno (Coast) and Hillary Birgen (Eastern).
The changes came after the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, announced a series of senior command changes, including the appointment of a new Regional Criminal Investigations Officer (RCIO) for Nairobi.
This follows the official retirement of the Director of the Investigations Bureau at the DCI, Abdallah Komesha, on March 5, 2026.
In the changes, Daniel Kandie was moved from the Coast region and appointed the new RCIO Nairobi, replacing Benson Kasyoki.
Kandie, who previously served as RCIO Coast, now takes charge of investigations in the capital, a region considered one of the most sensitive and complex in the country due to its high crime rate and economic significance.
Kasyoki has been redeployed to the Coast region in the same capacity as RCIO.
Amin termed the changes normal, saying they are aimed at enhancing operations in the affected areas.
Komesha was replaced by Francis Ndiema, who previously served as Director of Personnel.
Other key changes saw Sospeter Munyi moved from Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) to Director of Forensics, replacing Rosemary Nkuraru, who shifts from Director of Forensics to Director of Personnel.
Jillo Ibrahim moved from Chief of the National Central Bureau (NCB) to Commandant of the NCIA.
The changes affect strategic departments including investigations, forensics, personnel and training — key pillars in the Directorate’s operations.
The reshuffle is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance forensic capacity and improve investigative coordination across regions.
Nairobi, being the country’s capital and economic hub, often handles high-profile criminal cases ranging from economic crimes to organised crime networks.
The appointment of a new RCIO signals renewed focus on boosting investigative performance in the region.
The changes come in the wake of a renewed war on organised crime, particularly targeting boda boda gangs.
Tens of suspects have in the past year been lynched in a series of incidents across the country, signalling the deepening menace.
As part of plans to address the rising demand for policing, officials also plan to subdivide Nairobi into three major boroughs.