Patrick Arandu was appointed on 12th July, 2024 as an ex-officio Governing Council member of the National Crime Research Centre. He serves in the Audit Committee.

He holds a Master in Leadership and Governance and Bachelor of Security Management and Policing Studies from Kenyatta University. He holds a Master in Leadership and Governance and Bachelor of Security Management and Policing Studies from Kenyatta University.

Mr. Arandu is the Commissioner General of Prisons, Kenya Prisons Service.