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AG, NPS back Harun Mwau in petition to bar police commission from recruiting constables
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

Mwau argues that the power to recruit, employ, and discipline members of the National Police Service lies solely with the Inspector General (IG) of Po...

Nairobi MPs lose court battle to stop ongoing KDF recruitment exercise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The three argued that Nairobi County had been unfairly treated after being allocated only three recruitment centres to serve 17 sub-counties, unlike o...

Drug abuse crushes dreams as dozens of Lamu youth rejected in KDF 2025 recruitment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Hundreds of hopefuls in Lamu County fail KDF medical and drug tests as officials call for community action to guide youth toward healthier paths.

KDF recruitment reveals alarming substance abuse among hundreds of Garissa youth
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The high disqualification rate has reignited concerns about youth substance abuse in Garissa, with local human rights activist Mohamed Hussein calling...

KDF launches nationwide recruitment as court battle brews over Nairobi centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The exercise, which runs until October 25, comes amid protests by 19 Nairobi MPs who claim the city has been unfairly allocated only three recruitment...

Government seeks out-of-court deal to end police recruitment stalemate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Murkomen warned that prolonged delays in recruitment could pose a threat to national security as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election...

Gov't to review police entry grades in marginal areas, says CS Murkomen
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 11, 2025

Residents and leaders voiced concern that the current academic threshold for joining the National Police Service is excluding many qualified young peo...

General Kahariri warns against corruption in KDF recruitment
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The Kenya Defence Forces will begin the second phase of its nationwide recruitment on October 13, with Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kaharir...

Nairobi MPs sue to halt KDF recruitment over merged centres, cite discrimination
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

At least 17 MPs from Nairobi, alongside Senator Edwin Sifuna and Woman Representative Esther Passaris, want the recruitment conducted in each of the c...

NPSC introduces tough measures against corruption in police hiring
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

The rules lay out a structured system to make sure that only the most capable and deserving candidates are admitted into the force. Experts say the mo...

Ex-KDF officer accuses military of unfair dismissal, withholding Sh1.5 million benefits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

Muok told the Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, that his dismissal was unfair because he had informed his superiors about his health condi...

Police recruitment exercise postponed indefinitely after court order
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The postponement follows an earlier court ruling that temporarily halted the exercise pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging...

IG Kanja warns against bribery ahead of nationwide police recruitment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said officers have been fully trained on the standards expected during the exercise to guarantee a fair and...

Senators raise alarm over bribery, discrimination in upcoming military, police recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The legislators said the process appears rigged to favour certain areas, with slots being sold to those willing to pay.

High Court clears path for recruitment of 10,000 police officers after petition withdrawn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The case was withdrawn after petitioners told the court they had received more than 20,000 calls and messages from young people urging them not to der...

MPs vow to censure Defence CS Soipan Tuya over Nairobi KDF recruitment centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

In a communiqué dated September 16, 18 MPs representing constituencies in Nairobi argued that the exercise contravened constitutional principles of fa...

Murkomen hails recruitment of 10,000 police constables to boost national security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen noted that understaffing has been a major obstacle for police stations nationwide and a pressing concern in all 43 counties visi...

NPSC announces dates for recruitment of 10,000 police constables
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The exercise will kick off from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 3 and run until October 9 in designated locations across the country, according to a not...

Nairobi MPs protest KDF recruitment plan, demand more centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

The MPs noted that the consolidation of recruitment centres poses a logistical nightmare, unlike in other counties where recruitment has been spread a...

EACC, IPOA partner to ensure corruption-free police recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The partnership aims to enhance integrity in the upcoming recruitment exercise and address long-standing corruption concerns within the National Polic...

KDF announces nationwide October recruitment drive targeting general service officer cadets, specialist officers and tradesmen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

Applicants for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits must be aged between 18 and 26 years, Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/Women should not be older...

Court asked to block police recruitment over payroll management dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The petitioners contend that payroll management is not a routine clerical task but a central human resource function.

MPs call for activation of Sh4 billion Revolving Prison Enterprise Fund to improve operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The fund, once operational, is expected to finance training programmes for inmates, purchase modern equipment and machinery and promote goods produced...

Standoff as NPSC, NPS clash over recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The standoff grew sharper yesterday when the NPSC announced it would publish advertisements for the vacancies tomorrow, with recruits expected to begi...

Kenyans warned against fake police recruitment adverts as NPSC pledges transparent exercise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

NPSC Chairperson Amani Yuda Komora said preparations for a genuine recruitment drive are still underway and will be announced formally.

House committee grills TSC over gaps in teacher welfare, policy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

Legislators raised concerns that unresolved gaps have left thousands of teachers frustrated, warning the Commission to act swiftly.

Police recruitment in jeopardy as NPSC wrangles halt preparations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Komora, who took office last week, has convened a full commission meeting on Friday at the CBK Pension Towers, where the recruitment exercise will be...

ODM directs members to verify details ahead of by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

ODM stressed that membership verification is already underway and urged members in these areas to check and confirm their status ahead of the by-elect...

TSC announces over 45,000 teaching and internship vacancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

The combined recruitments offer over 45,000 positions, including over 21,000 teaching and leadership vacancies and 24,000 internship roles for junior...

Police recruitment to resume in September after three-year freeze, IG of Police Kanja announces
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The last recruitment was conducted in 2022, with officers graduating the following year. During the three-year pause, many officers left the service t...

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