The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has officially announced that the recruitment of 10,000 new police constables will take place this month through a modern online application system.
This decision was reached after a closed-door meeting between the Commission and the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja.
Speaking after the session, NPSC Chairperson Amani Komora explained that the process will follow the newly introduced National Police Service Commission Recruitment and Appointment Regulations Act, 2025.
Komora noted that the new law was created in line with Section 28 of the National Police Service Commission Act. Its main goal is to fix weaknesses that had been observed in the earlier recruitment regulations of 2015, while also addressing new challenges facing policing and human resource management in Kenya.
One of the biggest changes in the new system is the shift to digital recruitment. For the first time in history, applicants will be required to submit their applications online.
This secure digital platform is expected to reduce cases of corruption, nepotism, and other irregularities that have often tainted police recruitment in the past.
During the meeting, the Commission also pledged to put an end to its wrangles with the National Police Service (NPS), which had been causing unnecessary delays in the hiring of new officers.
The two institutions said they are now committed to working together to improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence in the police.
In addition, the NPSC confirmed the appointment of Prof. Collette Auda as its new Deputy Chairperson.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja welcomed the new reforms, saying they would play a crucial role in addressing the shrinking number of officers in the service.
He explained that the police service has been facing a shortage of personnel due to various factors, including retirement, resignations, and the heavy workload that continues to increase.
“I fully support the commission’s decision to recruit 10,000 new constables. This step comes at the right time because our manpower levels have been dropping, and the service is overstretched,” Kanja stated.
The new recruitment regulations cover not just police constables, but also cadets, specialists, and civilian staff. The Commission emphasized that the entire process will be guided by principles of fairness, professionalism, and transparency, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In a statement released on September 5, the NPSC explained that the regulations are designed to “streamline the recruitment of members of the Service, promote transparency, and ensure a merit-based selection process.”
By introducing these measures, the Commission hopes to restore integrity and public trust in police recruitment while also building a stronger, more professional police service for the country.
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