Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, officiated the official closing ceremony of the General Service Unit (GSU) Recruit Course No. 1A/2025 at the National Police College–Magadi Field Campus, marking the end of their arduous tactical field training phase.
Addressing the recruits, senior commanders, local leaders, and members of the surrounding community, DIG Lagat commended the cohort for enduring the extreme heat, rugged terrain, and demanding conditions that characterise the Magadi campus.
Throughout the nine-month training program, which transitions from foundational studies at Embakasi Campus to high-intensity tactical operations at Magadi, the recruits were equipped with survival skills, endurance, weapon-handling proficiency, and tactical discipline.
Beneath the harsh sun of Kajiado County, 1,273 GSU recruits assemble at the National Police College, Magadi Field Campus to mark the official completion of their intensive tactical field training. PHOTO: FileOpening the ceremony, DIG Eliud Lagat highlights the vital bond between the security forces and neighbouring communities, acknowledging local leaders, the Tata Company, and local families for their continued hospitality. PHOTO: FileMembers of the local community present at the function were lauded for their support over the years since the establishment of the campus. PHOTO: FileDIG Eliud Lagat noted that Magadi is not an easy place to train, and that is precisely why it is critical. The camp’s extreme temperatures and demanding environment test physical endurance, sharpen mental focus, and build character. PHOTO: FileCarrying forward a proud legacy that spans Kowop, Ol Pejeta, Ngong, Kora, and Magadi, the recruits embody core values of discipline, teamwork, endurance, and technical capability. PHOTO: FileWith celebration and honor, Course 1A/2026 (Recruit Course No. 118) is officially declared complete, paving the way for the officers to move to Embakasi B Campus for their upcoming pass-out parade. PHOTO: FileRecruits undertake physically demanding exercises aimed at developing stamina, determination and mental toughness, qualities essential for effective policing. PHOTO: FileInstructors provide guidance and supervision throughout the training, ensuring recruits acquire the discipline, teamwork and practical competencies required for professional police service. PHOTO: FileThe Magadi course also exposes recruits to technological and operational competencies required in modern policing, complementing physical training with practical skills for contemporary law enforcement. PHOTO: FileFor the recruits, Magadi was more than a training destination. Its heat, terrain and demanding conditions provided a practical test of character and resilience, preparing them to serve wherever and whenever duty calls. PHOTO: FileDeputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat appreciates exemplary recruits who took part in the shooting range demonstrations, showcasing their high level of marksmanship that they will use in their duties. PHOTO: File
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