David Mwole Kimaiyo (born July 1, 1960) is a Kenyan police officer.
[2] Prior to his appointment as Inspector General, he was Head of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
[4] This happened after a series of killings claimed by Al Shabaab on the Kenyan border town of Mandera Kimaiyo applied for the position of Inspector General in 2012 and was interviewed by the National Police Service Commission.
[5] He was then appointed by President Mwai Kibaki in consultation with Raila Odinga as required by the constitution awaiting approval by the National Assembly.
[6] He was subsequently approved by parliament and took his oath of office administered by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga on 24 December 2012 after appointment by President Mwai Kibaki.