President William Ruto presided over the 59th Administration Police Service (APS) Pass-Out Parade on September 4 at the National Police College, Embakasi “A” Campus, Nairobi, where outstanding recruits were recognized for excellence in different areas of training.
The ceremony marked the graduation of Administration Police constables after completing their training, as the recruits formally transitioned from trainees to officers ready for deployment.
During the parade, the presidents honored individual recruits who distinguished themselves in discipline, academics, law, field skills, and firearms, as well as companies that performed strongly in field craft, tactics, and sports.
President Ruto commended all the graduating APS recruits, as well as the commanding officers, for the preparation and sacrifice in serving the country.
“What we are witnessing is more than a graduation of police officers after nine years of training; it is a moment where preparation gives way to duty and training to solemn national responsibility. From this moment, the public receives you into its service and entrusts you with the duty to preserve peace, uphold the law, and protect the rights and dignity of every citizen,” Ruto stated.
Ruto Awards Top Recruits
Humprephy Etiang led the recruits as the received their awards at the National Police College, Embakasi.
Kendricks Nagafwa, service number 266918, of A Company, emerged as the overall best recruit in the course.
Nagafwa was presented with the Cane of Honor in recognition of his outstanding performance.
Job Martin Otieno, service number 269610, of M Company, was recognized as the best recruit in Constitution and Administration Police laws and presented with a Cane of Honor.
Viola Chepto, service number 270693, of K Company, emerged as the top performer after proving to have gained exceptional skills in handling attackers in the forest terrain.
Nyeusi Emanman, service number 268361, of G Company, was honored for outstanding academic performance after excelling in both theory and practical examinations.
He received the police badge in recognition of the achievement.
Another major individual award went to Jacqueline Munini, service number 269722, of B Company, who emerged as the best shot and sharpshooter.
Munini was praised for her ability to accurately use the different firearms she had been trained on and received a shield bearing the sharpshooter insignia.
B and J Companies Take Top Team Awards
At the company level, B Company emerged as the Best Company in Field Craft and Tactics and received a major trophy for its performance.
The award recognized the company’s overall performance in field-based exercises and tactical training undertaken during the course, and Chief Inspector Rachel Martini received it.
Meanwhile, J Company was named the Best Company in Sports, earning recognition for its performance in sporting and physical activities during the training period.
The commanding inspector of the company, Chief Inspector Sarah Sawe, received the award on behalf of the company.
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285 Days of Training Culminate in New APS Officers
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said the newly graduated Administration Police officers had completed 285 days of intensive training, discipline and preparation as they transitioned from recruits to officers entrusted with protecting lives and property across the country.
Addressing the 59th Administration Police Service Pass-Out Parade, Masengeli said the recruits had endured months of rigorous preparation before completing their training and beginning their careers in the National Police Service.
The officers were reminded that their graduation marked the start of their professional responsibilities and that they would be expected to serve Kenyans with discipline, integrity, and respect for the law.
“The uniform is a symbol of trust, not power,” Masengeli told the graduating officers, urging them to serve without fear or favor while respecting the Constitution and human rights.
He further urged the officers to protect vulnerable members of society, reject corruption, and uphold the APS motto of “Integrity and Justice.”
Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja emphasized that training remained a key pillar of police reforms, noting that the service had revised its training curriculum to close gaps, refine priorities and align with international best practices.
According to Kanja, the institution unveiled a new barrack, and additional police housing units were commissioned at the college in December 2025.
The IG urged the graduating officers to serve in accordance with the Constitution and relevant regulations, with their work anchored in the rule of law, human rights, integrity, professionalism and accountability.
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Ruto Government Expands Police Recruitment, Training and Welfare
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen explained that the graduating officers were part of a wider contingent of 10,000 police officers recruited across the different police services.
Murkomen described human resources as the most critical component of the security sector, saying the increased recruitment would help address demands for more officers at police stations, on patrol, and in law-enforcement operations.
He added that APS officers serving in border patrol units, the Special Operations Group, the Rapid Deployment Unit, and the Anti-Stock Theft Unit had benefited from modernization programs, including improved protective equipment.
The CS further disclosed that police welfare had received greater attention through improved health facilities, insurance coverage, and mental-health support.
Additionally, he clarified that the graduating officers would enter the service on a gross salary of Sh60,000.
According to Murkomen, the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU), rolled out earlier in 2026, has established a presence in more than 60 sub-counties and will expand to other parts of the country.
He urged the new officers to protect the dignity of the police uniform by rejecting corruption and irresponsible conduct, including excessive drinking.
The CS also called for greater attention to mental health among police officers, urging them to speak to colleagues and supervisors when facing difficulties.
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