Police recruitment postponed
By Paulette Mboga, October 2, 2025The National Police Service has announced the postponement of the nationwide police recruitment exercise that was scheduled to begin on Friday, October 3, 2025.
The move follows a court order issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court on 2nd October 2025.
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According to the statement released by the National Police Service Headquarters, the court order came in relation to Petition No. E196 of 2025, filed by Harun Mwau against the Inspector General of Police, the National Police Service Commission, and two others. As a result, the recruitment will not go ahead as planned.
“The police recruitment exercise scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2025 has been postponed until further notice,” the statement read.
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Court order halts exercise
The police service said it will respect the court ruling and comply with the order while seeking legal options to address the matter. The suspension affects the entire recruitment process, which was expected to attract thousands of applicants across the country.
“The National Police Service, in conjunction with the National Police Service Commission, is actively pursuing appropriate legal remedies to ensure the recruitment exercise can resume at the earliest opportunity. As a service, we remain committed to upholding the rule of law and complying with court orders,” the statement added.
The recruitment drive, which takes place periodically, is seen as a major exercise for the service to strengthen its personnel and ensure effective policing across the country.
The indefinite postponement is therefore expected to raise questions and concerns among potential recruits and stakeholders awaiting the process.
Commitment to resume soon
While the police did not provide a new date for the recruitment exercise, the service expressed its commitment to resume the process once the legal issues are resolved. The authorities said that the postponement was not a cancellation but a temporary suspension until the matter is settled in court.
The case filed by Harun Mwau has put a legal hurdle on the exercise, and its outcome will determine when the recruitment resumes.
For now, the NPS has urged patience, assuring Kenyans that the process will go on as soon as it is legally cleared. The postponement marks the latest instance where court decisions have directly impacted large-scale public exercises in the country.