NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7, 2025 – The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced that the recruitment of 10,000 police constables will be conducted under new rules outlined in the NPSC Recruitment and Appointment Regulations Act, 2025.
Speaking after a closed-door meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, NPSC chairperson Amani Komora confirmed that for the first time, recruitment will be conducted via a secure online system. This digital process is designed to curb graft and ensure fairness, allowing applicants to submit their applications virtually.
“The commission adopted the new Act to address gaps in the 2015 regulations and to incorporate emerging issues in policing and human resource management,” Komora said.
The regulations, developed under Section 28 of the NPSC Act, will apply not only to constables but also to cadets, specialists, and civilian staff. Recruitment will be guided by principles of fairness, transparency, and professionalism to ensure merit-based selection.
During the meeting, NPSC also appointed Prof. Collette Auda as deputy chairperson. IG Kanja backed the reforms, noting that hiring 10,000 new officers comes at a critical time when police numbers are dwindling.
“I welcome this decision. It could not have come at a more critical time,” Kanja stated, emphasizing the need to fill human resource gaps in the service.
The NPSC police recruitment 2025 process marks a major shift from traditional in-person applications to a fully digital system, reflecting Kenya’s broader push for efficiency and transparency in public service recruitment.
