The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted candidates to replace the outgoing Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) director George Kinoti.

The 10 candidates shortlisted are after an intense vetting after 160 individuals applied for the position to become the country’s top sleuth.

“The 10 candidates, each of whom seek to fill the vacant position left by former DCI Director George Kinoti, CBS, have been invited for interviews and vetting on Tuesday, 11th October 2022, at Kenya School of Government, lower Kabete in Nairobi.” Read part of the statement released on Sunday morning.

The shortlisted candidates are Amin Ibrahim Mohamed from Wajir, Bernard Barasa Walumoli from Bungoma, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat from Nandi, Gideon Nyale Munga from Kilifi and Esther Chepkosgei Seroney from Elgeyo Marakwet.