Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo on Friday, January 10 announced that the National Police Service (NPS) will recruit cadets to join the police service after two years of recruitment freeze.
Speaking in a media interview, Omollo revealed that the upcoming police recruitment will also feature the hiring of cadets.
“There are issues around human resources that we must do and human rights that we must undertake and even the proposals to reintroduce the hiring of cadet officers so that not everybody who joins the rank and file of the national police must join the same level and all these are geared towards addressing some of the gaps,” Omollo disclosed.
According to Omollo, the move aims to improve service delivery within the police service and align it with former Chief Justice David Maraga’s recommendations on police reforms.
Raymond Omollo announces recruitment of cadets into National Police Service
The PS mentioned that some of Maraga’s recommendations have already been implemented, particularly those addressing the movement of officers to prevent them from overstaying in specific stations.
“Some of those have been actualized- particularly the administrative ones that talk around the movement of officers or just to address the gap of officers overstaying in specific or particular stations overtime,” Omollo stated.
Additionally, part of the recommendations concerning the salaries and remuneration of police officers has also been put into effect.
Among the reforms recommended by former Chief Justice David Maraga are measures aimed at combating corruption within the police service by reducing unethical practices in employment, promotions, and daily operations.
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The reforms also emphasize the need for improved leadership to ensure greater accountability and efficiency within the service.
Additionally, Maraga proposed the reduction of political interference in police operations to promote impartiality and professionalism.
Another key aspect of the reforms involves revising the police training curriculum to better equip officers to handle modern challenges effectively.
Government announces resumption of recruitment of police officers
The National Police Service resumption of recruiting officers comes after it was halted for 2 years.
On December 15, 2024, the Kenyan Government announced the resumption of police recruitment with plans to hire 5,000 new officers in March 2025.
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According to the government, the recruitment aims to bolster security across the country, particularly in regions facing significant challenges.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted that this initiative is also part of the government’s effort to address rising unemployment rates.
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