The Employment and Labour Relations Court will on Thursday, October 30, deliver its ruling in a case challenging the recruitment of 10,000 police officers.
The exercise was temporarily halted following a petition filed by former Kilome MP Harun Mwau, arising from a dispute between the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).
On October 21, Justice Hellen Wasilwa heard submissions from both parties. The petition challenges the legality of the recruitment initiated by the NPSC, arguing it was conducted without the approval of the Inspector-General.
She maintained that the suspension would remain in force to preserve the status quo until the court issues its final decision.
Mwau argues that, under Article 245 of the Constitution, the Inspector-General has exclusive authority over the employment, promotion, suspension, and dismissal of officers within the National Police Service.
The recruitment exercise had been scheduled to take place from October 3 to 9, 2025.
