President William Ruto has nominated Ahmed Issack Hassan, former chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

The announcement was made through a communiqué from Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Tuesday, which confirmed that President Ruto had submitted Hassan's name to Parliament for approval and subsequent appointment.

Hassan was one of eight candidates shortlisted for the position in October, following an open call for applications by the IPOA Chairperson Selection Panel on September 13, 2024.

After reviewing the applications, the panel shortlisted eight candidates for the chairperson role and 37 for the member positions.

Additionally, Koskei revealed that Ann Wanjiku Mwangi, Dr Micah Onyiego Nyakego, Boniface Kipkemoi Samati, Dr Annette Mbogoh, John Muchiri Nyaga, Kenwilliams Nyakomitah and Jackline Lukalo Mwenesi have been nominated to serve as members of the IPOA board.

"In the transitions arising from vacancies within Constitutional Commissions and other State Agencies, His Excellency the President has today, in exercise of the prerogative vested in the Head of State and Government, nominated persons for appointment to various public offices," Koskei's communiqué reads in part.

"The nominations were preceded by recommendations received from the respective Selection Panel(s) appointed to identify nominees for appointment to the respective Constitutional Commissions/Boards. "