The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced plans to recruit 10,000 police constables under newly introduced regulations aimed at enhancing transparency and eliminating corruption in the hiring process.
For the first time in Kenya’s history, the exercise will be conducted fully online, with applicants submitting their details through a virtual portal. Out of the 10,000 slots, 4,000 have been set aside for National Youth Service (NYS) graduates.
In a statement, the Commission said the new framework is anchored on fairness, professionalism, and meritocracy, closing loopholes that in the past allowed bribery and favoritism to thrive.
“These proposed regulations aim to streamline the recruitment of members of the Service to promote transparency and ensure merit-based selection in the recruitment process,” NPSC noted.
The announcement follows extensive public participation forums held in 17 regions across the country. The sessions were led by Commissioners Edwin Cheluget, Prof. Collette Suda, Benjamin Imai, and Peris Muthoni, alongside Commission Secretary and CEO Peter Leley and senior Secretariat staff.
During the forums, stakeholders and members of the public reviewed and submitted views on the draft regulations, which will inform the final framework. Commissioner Komora emphasized that the rules, developed under Section 28 of the NPSC Act, address gaps in the 2015 regulations while factoring in emerging issues in policing and human resource management.
Beyond the hiring of constables, the new regulations also cover the recruitment of cadets, specialists, and civilian staff within the Service.
The Commission expressed gratitude to all who contributed to shaping the guidelines and assured Kenyans that their input will be reflected in the final rollout.
NPSC stressed that the digital application system will not only widen access but also secure the process and strengthen accountability.
With this shift, the Commission signaled its intent to demonstrate a clean break from past practices and rebuild public confidence in the recruitment of officers for one of the nation’s most vital institutions.
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