Police recruits have been advised to use social media with caution as they prepare to graduate and begin their careers in the National Police Service (NPS).
The warning was issued by NPS Director of Corporate Communications and spokesperson AIG Muchiri Nyaga during a sensitization session at the National Police College (NPC) Main Campus in Kiganjo on Monday, August 17.
“The recruits were reminded that they can maintain personal social media accounts but must exercise professionalism and discretion in what they post, share, comment on, or livestream,” stated NPS.
The NPS said officers have a responsibility to protect operational information, as well as the privacy and dignity of victims and suspects and the integrity of ongoing investigations.
Warning on Crime-Scene Images
Nyaga warned the recruits against sharing crime-scene images, confidential Service information, operational plans and details of sensitive incidents on social media.
He also warned them against posting inappropriate content while in uniform, noting that a police officer’s digital footprint can directly affect public confidence in the National Police Service.
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The recruits were instead encouraged to use social media positively to support community policing, public education and the dissemination of verified information through authorized NPS communication channels.
Nyaga urged the recruits to “think before you post”, reminding them that every police officer is a communications ambassador whose conduct, both online and offline, should reflect the dignity, discipline and professionalism expected of the Service.
According to the NPS, the guidance comes as the recruits prepare to graduate and commence their policing careers.
The Service emphasized that an officer’s responsibilities extend beyond physical interactions with the public, and that their digital conduct can also influence how Kenyans perceive the police.
The NPS reminded the recruits that their badge represents responsibility, their conduct represents character, and their communication represents professionalism.
NPS Recruitment and Training Process
The National Police Service recruited 10,000 young Kenyans during a nationwide exercise conducted in November 2025.
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The recruitment took place across the country, and applicants had to meet set academic, physical, and medical standards before being selected.
Those who qualified were subsequently assigned to different police training institutions, including the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, which hosts basic recruit training.
The recruits reported to the colleges in December 2025, and the Basic Recruit Training Course officially commenced on December 16 after the Inspector-General of Police launched it.
The nine-month training programme equips recruits with essential skills and knowledge required for police work. It covers physical fitness, discipline, classroom instruction, weapons handling, and basic policing techniques.
The recruits are expected to complete their training and graduate on August 28, after which those who successfully meet the requirements will be deployed to different parts of the country.
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