Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the upcoming police recruitment exercise will be free from corruption.
Speaking in Kisumu County, Murkomen stated that the government is committed to eliminating bribery claims and ensuring that only deserving candidates join the National Police Service (NPS).
“The recruitment must provide opportunities to deserving Kenyans. From the word go, we want those deserving recruited to the NPS, not those who have bought their way in,” the CS stated.
He revealed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and officials from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) have been meeting to finalize regulations that will guide the process.
“The National Police Service and the Commission are in a meeting and will be giving us clarity of direction. I have been briefed, but I do not want to preempt their outcome,” Murkomen added.
The CS acknowledged that corruption has long tainted the image of NPS and stressed the need for a fresh start. He pointed to ongoing grassroots engagement forums, Jukwaa la Usalama, as part of broader efforts to address systemic corruption within the service.
Regarding electoral matters, Murkomen also warned against malpractice ahead of the mini polls scheduled for November. He stated that the government will not tolerate electoral offences and that security agencies are prepared to maintain law and order.
“Aspirants should provide their campaign schedules, which are necessary for security support. We are ready to reinforce county security teams with officers from other parts of the country,” the CS noted.
He cautioned candidates against disrupting their opponents’ activities, stressing that anyone found in violation by the IEBC would face arrest and prosecution.
