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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has confirmed that the recruitment of 10,000 police constables, originally scheduled for Monday, 17th November 2025, will proceed after a court lifted the ban that had temporarily halted the exercise.
The suspension had been imposed following a petition filed by a group challenging the legality and transparency of the recruitment process.
Speaking at Kiamariga Police Station in Mathira Sub-County, Nyeri County, on Friday, 14th November 2025, while inspecting damage caused by a fire outbreak two days earlier, IG Kanja emphasized the critical role the new constables will play in transforming the National Police Service (NPS).
He described the incoming officers as central to the ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing operational capacity, improving service delivery, and strengthening law enforcement across the country.
The fire that prompted Kanja’s inspection had destroyed parts of the station’s report office and several official documents. During the visit, he assured the public that despite such setbacks, the police service remains committed to modernization, efficiency, and professional integrity.
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| Inspector General Douglas Kanja in Nyeri county |
IG Kanja also used the opportunity to call on qualified Kenyans to turn out for the recruitment process at their designated centers. He stressed that the exercise would adhere to strict standards, warning that any form of bribery, favoritism, or malpractice would not be tolerated.
According to the announced requirements, candidates must be Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 28 years, hold a valid national ID, and have attained at least a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), including either English or Kiswahili.
Physical requirements include a minimum height of 1.7 meters for males and 1.6 meters for females, and applicants must be physically and mentally fit, without a criminal record.
The court’s decision to lift the suspension follows legal proceedings that questioned whether the Inspector General has the authority to conduct such mass recruitment.
By allowing the process to resume, the court has provided a pathway for the NPS to address long-standing gaps in manpower, which have affected policing capacity in various counties.
The upcoming intake of 10,000 officers is expected to enhance law enforcement presence nationwide, support ongoing security reforms, and ensure the police service is better equipped to respond to evolving crime trends.
The exercise is also part of a broader effort to strengthen public confidence in the police and ensure that service delivery meets national expectations.
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| Police Recruitment Exercise |
IG Kanja reiterated that the recruitment process will be conducted transparently and in compliance with all legal and administrative requirements.
He highlighted that the new constables will be instrumental in implementing strategic changes within the service and advancing the overall mission of the National Police Service to protect citizens, maintain law and order, and promote justice across Kenya.
With the court’s ban lifted and recruitment set to proceed, the Inspector General emphasized the importance of adherence to the announced schedule and procedural guidelines to ensure a smooth, fair, and efficient intake of new police personnel.
