Police recruitment: IG Kanja assures candidates of corruption free exercise

Nancy Marende 02nd October, 2025 07:35 AM

Caption:Kenya police recruitment bosses vow fair, clean exercise. VIDEO/K24TV

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has assured Kenyans that this year’s police constables’ recruitment exercise will be free from corruption and other malpractices.

In a statement on October 1, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that the IG emphasised the National Police Service’s commitment to credibility and transparency in the recruitment process.

“He urged the officers taking part in the exercise to ensure the integrity of the process by shunning corrupt practices, which will strengthen public trust in the National Police Service,” part of the statement read.

Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja speaking on October 1, 2025, at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/X

This comes after the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) released an updated list of recruitment centres and dates for the ongoing exercise to enlist police constables.

On his part, the Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Amani Yuda Komora, reaffirmed the commission’s support in guaranteeing a merit-based selection.

Furthermore, Komora emphasised that the joint approach and staggered exercise are designed to enhance efficiency and credibility.

“As the Commission prepares for the recruitment of 10,000 police constables scheduled for 3rd to 9th October, 2025, joint recruitment panels convened today at the Administration Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, for a comprehensive briefing. Commission Chairperson Dr. Amani Komora highlighted the importance of transparency and fairness throughout the exercise. He noted that the joint approach and staggering of the recruitment exercise is designed to ensure efficiency and credibility,” NPSC stated.

Apart from Kanja, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also said that the recruitment will be corruption-free, transparent, and merit-based.

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Earlier, the NPSC cautioned recruitment panels against engaging in malpractice.

Similarly, the NPSC revealed that Vice Chairperson Collette Suda had echoed the sentiments, reminding panellists that public confidence in the police service hinges on the fairness of recruitment processes.

“Vice Chairperson Prof. Collette Suda told the panels that Kenyans hold high expectations of the process and urged them to ensure that it is beyond reproach,” the statement read in part.

NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley also issued a stern warning to panel members, cautioning them against any form of malpractice.

He said those found engaging in corruption or favouritism would face personal responsibility.

“Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley echoed the call for integrity, cautioning panellists against any form of malpractice, saying such acts will attract personal responsibility,” NPSC noted.