IN a significant development following Kenya's recent national protests, Police Chief Japhet Koome has become the first and most senior civil servant to voluntarily resign. This comes after President William Ruto's dramatic decision to fire the entire cabinet in response to demonstrations that have left over 39 dead and several injured. Koome's resignation on Friday marks a turning point in the ongoing political crisis. The police force faced intense criticism for its conduct during last month's anti-government protests, where officers were accused of using excessive force, including tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition against demonstrators. President Ruto, who took…