New officers to help in fight against goonism, says Murkomen
The modernisation programme of the National Police Service is firmly on course, with the Government investing in recruitment, training and infrastructure to enhance the Service’s capacity to meet the country’s evolving security needs. Speaking Friday during the 149th Pass-Out Ceremony of police recruits at the National Police Training College, Kiganjo Main Campus, Interior and National […] The…
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen declared that the National Police Service is on track for modernization, with the government investing in recruitment, training, and infrastructure to improve the Service's ability to meet the nation's changing security demands. Addressing the 149th graduating class of police recruits at the National Police Training College in Kiganjo Main Campus, Murkomen emphasized the government's goal of turning the Service into a professional, modern, and citizen-focused institution.
He highlighted that the new officers will help address the long-standing personnel shortage and play a vital role in combating goonism and political violence. A total of 10,000 officers, the largest recruitment in the Service's history, have been trained to respond effectively to evolving security challenges while respecting fundamental human rights and freedoms.
President William Ruto reiterated this commitment, stating that the police must take firm and decisive action against criminal elements while upholding the rights and freedoms of all Kenyans. Earlier, President Ruto inaugurated a state-of-the-art Chief Physical Training Instructor Grounds at the college, a significant investment backed by the United States Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This initiative is part of the broader effort to modernize the National Police Service.
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