Former Assistant Inspector General of Police Zachary King'ori Mwangi has died information that was confirmed by his family.

Mr King'ori passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 11, in a hospital in Nairobi where he was admitted.

"We wish to inform the public of the death of Mr Kingori Mwangi, a retired police officer. Kingori passed on this morning at a Nairobi hospital where he was receiving treatment. The family will update the public on the burial plans," read the statement in part.

The family said in a statement that it will keep updating the public on the progress of the burial plans.

The passing of King'ori Mwangi marks the end of an era in Kenya's law enforcement landscape.

Mwangi, who served in various capacities within the police force, leaves behind a legacy that is marked by both accomplishments and controversies.

King'ori Mwangi began his career in law enforcement with the Kenya Police Service, where he rose through the ranks to become a prominent figure within the organization.

His ascent to power was notable for his appointment as the Nairobi Provincial Police Officer (PPO), a position that he held in other key regions as well, including Nairobi, the Coast, and Western provinces.