NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced a nationwide recruitment drive that will see 10,000 Kenyans enlisted into the National Police Service (NPS).
The exercise will take place between October 3 and October 9, running daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at designated centres across the country, according to a notice published in the dailies on Friday.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 28, holders of a valid national ID, and with a minimum KCSE grade of D+, including at least a D in English and Kiswahili.
Male candidates must be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall, while female applicants must meet a minimum height of 5 feet 3 inches. Pregnant women will not be considered.
Other requirements include physical fitness, good conduct, and a clean criminal record. National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates can access application forms online via official government websites or collect physical copies from Huduma Centres.
During recruitment, applicants must present both original and copies of their academic certificates, ID card, birth certificate, and NYS discharge certificate (where applicable). All originals will be returned after verification.
The NPSC has cautioned against corruption and malpractice during the exercise.
“Any attempt to bribe or provide false information will attract prosecution,” the notice read, adding that offenders risk fines of up to Ksh200,000 or a two-year jail term.
Members of the public are encouraged to report malpractices through police hotlines 0709090000, 999, 911, 112, or 0800722203.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who also sits on the NPSC, said the recruitment comes at a critical moment when the Service is facing personnel gaps.
“This initiative could not have come at a more critical time. With natural attrition and other factors affecting the Service’s capacity, the recruitment of 10,000 new constables is both timely and necessary,” Kanja said.
The announcement comes as the police service grapples with rising crime concerns and calls for reforms in recruitment to curb corruption and enhance professionalism.
