The nation continues to stare at the rising grip of abduction fears.
Odede was instrumental in advancing human rights in Kenya.
The announcement made on Saturday comes as Kenya battles the Mpox outbreak from the DRC.
The government issued the directive ahead of school reopening on Monday.
The causes of the fires are being probed.
The government has until recently argued it does not know what is going on.
KNCHR has so far recorded 61 alleged police killings and 73 cases of abductions or missing persons since June 2024.
The mission has been facing financial strains that have delayed the deployment of 600 Kenyan officers.
Residents have accused KWS rangers of torturing and killing residents.