KISUMU, Kenya — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the upcoming police recruitment exercise will be free from corruption.
In an advertisement published in the Daily Nation on Friday, September 19, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) noted that the recruitment exercise will be conducted between Monday, October 3, and Thursday, October 9, at selected centres nationwide.
Speaking in Kisumu County, Murkomen stated that the government is committed to eliminating bribery and ensuring that only deserving candidates join the National Police Service (NPS).
The CS emphasized the need for a fresh start, acknowledging that corruption has long tarnished the image of the NPS. He stressed that this recruitment would be a crucial step in rebuilding public trust.
“The recruitment must provide opportunities to deserving Kenyans. From the word go, we want those deserving recruited to the NPS, not those who have bought their way in,” the CS stated.
He also revealed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and officials from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) are in a meeting to finalize the regulations that will guide the process.
“The National Police Service and the Commission are in a meeting and will be giving us clarity of direction. I have been briefed, but I do not want to preempt their outcome,” he added.
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Transitioning to electoral matters, Murkomen also warned against malpractice ahead of the mini polls scheduled for November. He declared that the government would not tolerate electoral offenses and that security agencies are prepared to maintain law and order.
“Aspirants should provide their campaign schedules, which are necessary for security support. We are ready to reinforce county security teams with officers from other parts of the country,” the CS noted.
He further cautioned candidates against disrupting their opponents’ activities, stressing that any individual found in violation by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) would face arrest and prosecution.
What is the application process for police jobs?
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has asked interested Kenyans to download and fill out the prescribed application forms available on its website, MyGov, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) or the Kenya Police.
“Forms may be obtained from the nearest Huduma Centres. Applicants may also fill out and download the application using the following link.
Applicants must present themselves at the designated recruitment centres within their respective constituencies with originals and copies of their academic certificates and testimonials, a national identity card, a birth certificate and a NYS discharge certificate where applicable,” the advertisement states.
What are the requirements for police constables?
- Applicants must be Kenyan citizens.
- Candidates must hold a Kenyan national identity card.
- Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 28 years.
- Have a minimum grade in KCSE D+ (with a minimum of D+ in English or Kiswahili).
- Be physically and medically fit.
- Minimum height: Male 5ft 8in, female 5ft 3in.
- Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
Why did NPSC warn Kenyans?
The commission noted that all qualified and eligible applicants are welcome to apply for a free position with the National Police Service.
It warned applicants against bribery, reiterating that Section 25 of the National Police Service Commission Act states that it is a criminal offence to engage in bribery or other corrupt practices with the intention of influencing the hiring process.
“Anyone who knowingly provides false information or information that is false or misleading in any significant way is guilty of a crime and faces a maximum fine of KSh 200,000, a maximum sentence of two years in prison, or both,” it cautioned.
