The National Police Service (NPS) has issued an update on the upcoming police recruitment exercise scheduled to begin nationwide on Monday, November 17, 2025.
In a notice dated Friday, November 7, the NPS clarified that there have been additions and corrections to some of the recruitment centers listed in the original announcement published on October 31, 2025, in the Daily Nation, The Standard, and The Star newspapers.
“Pursuant, the National Police Service wishes to bring to the attention of the public that the following additions and corrections have been made to the recruitment centers for police constables,” read part of the notice.
NPS Issues Corrections on Police Recruitment Centres Ahead of Nationwide Exercise
According to the updated notice, ex-National Youth Service (NYS) candidates may now present themselves for recruitment either at their respective home sub-county recruitment centers or at the NYS Headquarters in Ruaraka, Nairobi, which was inadvertently omitted from the initial list.
Additionally, the NPS corrected the details of two recruitment centers previously listed in Kajiado and Narok counties. In Kajiado West, the recruitment will now take place at Elangata Wuas DCC’s Office instead of Ole Polos, while in Narok West, the correct venue is Ng’osuani Centre.
The National Police Service stressed that all other details in the earlier advertisement remain unchanged.
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The updates in police recruitment centres come days after NPS issued a new police recruitment advertisement following a ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court that the authority for police recruitment falls on the Office of the Inspector General.
In a notice dated Friday, October 31, 2025, the National Police Service invited qualified candidates to apply for the available positions.
“Pursuant to Article 238.243 244 245 as read with Articles 10,27(8) and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and the National Police Service (NPS) is pleased to announce to the public the upcoming recruitment of suitably qualified persons to be trained as Police Constables,” read part of the notice.
According to the notice, the recruitment exercise will start on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at all designated recruitment centers across the country.
Requirements for the Recruitment Exercise
All applicants are required to report to their respective recruitment centers by 8:00 a.m. Requirements Needed to Qualify for Police Recruitment Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
a) Be a citizen of Kenya;
b) Hold a Kenya National Identity Card;
c) Age: 18-28 years;
d) Minimum grade in KCSE D+ (with a minimum of D in English or Kiswahili);
e) Be physically and medically fit; Minimum height: Male 5 ft 8 in., Female 5 ft 3 in.; f) Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges;
g) Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and during the entire training period.
National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are required to download and fill out the prescribed application form, available on any of the following official websites:
- www.nationalpolice.go.ke
- www.kenyapolice.go.ke
- www.administrationpolice.go.ke
- www.dci.go.ke
- www.mygov.go.ke
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Upon filling in the forms, applicants must present themselves at the designated Recruitment Centers with original and copies of the following documents on the day of the recruitment:
a) Academic certificates and testimonials
b) Kenya National Identity Card
c) Birth Certificate
d) NYS discharge certificate, where applicable, with a minimum rating of “GOOD” in conduct
e) NYS graduates who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to present themselves at their respective home recruitment centers.
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