Immediate and former Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda has officially taken over as the Western Regional Police Commander, replacing Issa Mohamud, who has been moved to Nairobi.

Speaking on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, during the handover at Western Regional Headquarters in Kakamega town, Seda vowed to crack down on gangs and political hooliganism ahead of the 2027 polls.

In his remarks, the new Western Regional Police Commander called on politicians to adhere to the law during the political campaigns and to always notify the security agencies of any planned rallies for proper planning.

“I am urging our political class to let us adhere to the law; the law is very good. Let us notify the police of your intentions. We are there to provide for you the security,” Seda stated.

“Political class, let us have peaceful campaigns, let us respect your opponents,” he added.

Likewise, Seda, while addressing the police officers, emphasised the importance of maintaining the image of a police officer and avoiding being at war with members of the public.

“What I also want to make very clear is let us not be viewed as an agency that is at war with the public, we are an agency that is there to provide security,” he explained.

Mini Changes

The changes were announced on Friday as Issa Mohamud was introduced to the 12 sub-county police bosses (OCPDs) in Nairobi during a meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at a handover event.

Meanwhile, Muhamud returns to familiar territory at a time when the country is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2027 general 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.

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).