Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced tougher measures for the next recruitment of police officers. Speaking on May 7, 2026, Murkomen praised the National Police Service for dismissing 54 recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College for failing to meet required standards.
The dismissed recruits were found to have discrepancies in their academic certificates and medical fitness. Murkomen stated that the government will implement stricter vetting procedures to ensure only qualified candidates join the service.
βWe must maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our police force,β Murkomen said. He added that the new measures will include enhanced background checks and verification of academic documents.
The recruitment exercise is expected to take place later this year, with the government aiming to fill vacancies across various police units. The exact number of positions has not been disclosed.
