Govt warns public against fake police recruitment notice
By Nancy Marende, September 9, 2025The government has cautioned Kenyans to be wary of a fake recruitment advertisement for police constables that is circulating on social media.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) flagged a fraudulent notice that directs applicants to an unauthorised online link, warning that it is intended to mislead and exploit unsuspecting job seekers.
“The Commission wishes to advise the public to disregard this misinformation and clarify that any official communication on recruitment will only be issued through established channels, namely the Commission’s official website, mainstream media, and verified social media platforms,” the notice read.
The Commission assured Kenyans that preparations for a legitimate police recruitment exercise are currently underway, and details will be made public once finalised.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to scammers promising fake opportunities in the security sector.
“The Commission therefore urges members of the public to remain vigilant and ignore fraudulent notices intended to mislead and exploit unsuspecting applicants.
Recruitment exercise
This comes shortly after the Commission assured Kenyans that the upcoming police recruitment exercise will be transparent, inclusive, and free from malpractice.
Appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley said measures have been put in place to guarantee fairness, including the use of independent observers and digital tools.
“We have independent observers to ensure compliance and avoid malpractices. We are also leveraging digital tools for applications, candidate verification to minimise human errors, and safeguards to ensure gender balance, regional equity, and ethnic diversity,” Leley said.
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He added that the recruitment will also target underrepresented and marginalised communities in line with affirmative action policies.
“The recruitment is in search of under-represented and marginalised communities to promote inclusivity in a bid to strengthen the formula and strengthen legitimacy,” he told MPs.
Leley said the commission had engaged key stakeholders, including the Interior Cabinet Secretary, whose input has been factored into the allocation framework for the exercise.
NPSC seeks to recruit 10,000 police constables under new regulations designed to promote transparency after complaints of bribery, favouritism, and bias marred past exercises.
For the first time, the exercise will be conducted entirely online, with applicants required to submit their details virtually.