738 police officers, 50 civilians staff promoted in National Police Service
According to NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia, the Commission examined whether the recommended officers met the promotion criteria and was satisfied that all requirements were fulfilled.
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the promotion of 738 police officers across various ranks after a review of recommendations from the Inspector General of Police.
The decision was made during a Commission meeting held on March 10, 2025.
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According to NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia, the Commission examined whether the recommended officers met the promotion criteria and were satisfied that all requirements were fulfilled.
“Subsequently, pursuant to Article 246 (a), the Commission determined promotions of Seven Hundred and Thirty-Eight (738) Police Officers distributed in Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,” he said.
Following the review, the Commission approved the promotion of 14 officers to the rank of Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police (SAIG), 51 officers to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), and 135 officers to Commissioner of Police (CP).
Additionally, 277 officers were promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), while 261 officers advanced to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).
The Inspector General assured the Commission that the process was competitive and transparent, taking into account regional, ethnic, and gender balance in line with national values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
In addition to the police promotions, 50 civilian staff members in various cadres within the National Police Service also received promotions.
Kinuthia emphasised that the promotions were based on merit and aimed at strengthening the service while ensuring fairness in career progression.
All the promoted officers have already been gazetted, meaning they will now take up senior roles above the sub-county command. The gazettement also gives them the authority to speak on behalf of the service within their areas of jurisdiction.
The promotion interviews were conducted in October 2024, with at least 183 officers who had completed the Higher Training Course and Senior Training Course taking part. However, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) clarified that training alone was not the only factor considered.
“In accordance with the National Police Service Commission (Promotions) Regulations, 2015, undergoing promotional training does not automatically entitle an officer to promotion. Instead, the training shall be considered alongside other requirements for the position in which promotion is desired.
“This ensures that promotions are based on a holistic evaluation of qualifications, merit, and other established criteria, not just on the completion of training,” the Commission stated.
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