National police service commission Stories

MPs reject digital police recruitment over inequality concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

MPs said it was premature to adopt a fully digital system in a country still struggling with patchy internet, low smartphone penetration, and electric...

NPSC opposes MPs’ bid to redirect Sh833m from police insurance to settle idle hospital debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The MPs argue that the hospital, intended to provide specialised healthcare for officers and their families, should not be left to waste while the gov...

Setback for police commission recruitment as selection panel re-advertises top jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

In a fresh advert placed in the dailies, selection panel chairperson Arthur Osiya called for new applications for the commission’s top jobs.

New digital police recruitment system ready for roll out - NPSC
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The commission said the system that will first be deployed this year in an upcoming recruitment drive will streamline every stage of recruitment.

Shock as National Police Service Commission chair candidate collapses, dies before interview
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 26, 2025

Jilo was among four candidates shortlisted for the interview by the selection panel for NPSC nominees.

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

Insurance firms have up to mid-January to pay claims from injured police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Senator Seki Lenku criticised the delays as intentional barriers to denying officers compensation.

Police officers injured in line of duty paid Sh709 million, NPSC says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

This amount was distributed across 937 successful claims out of the 1,756 cases submitted by officers within the service.

Senate probes SHA’s Sh6.3 billion police medical compensation contract
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Senator William Cheptumo, the Senate Committee chairperson, pledged to ensure justice for injured officers.

Sh106 billion needed for police salary reforms, Interior PS Omollo says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

Omollo noted that the comprehensive reform plan would require Sh184 billion when factoring in these internal resources.

Over 180 police officers set for promotions after interviews
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2024

The officers who had completed a six-month promotional course will be assessed to certain their suitability for the expected mandate.

National Police Service Commission advertises for Deputy IG positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2024

All interested and qualified applicants have until Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm to submit their applications.

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