Ruto announces pay rise for junior police officers
President William Ruto has announced a 36 per cent increase in the basic salary of entry-level police constables, raising their pay from Ksh21,000 to Ksh29,000 following the completion of a three-phase review of police remuneration. Speaking on Friday, August 28, 2026, during the passing-out ceremony of Kenya’s newly trained police recruits at the Kiganjo Police […]
President William Ruto has raised the basic salary of entry-level police constables by 36%, increasing their pay from Ksh21,000 to Ksh29,000. The announcement was made on August 28, 2026, during the passing-out ceremony of newly trained police recruits at Kiganjo Police College Training Unit in Nyeri County. Ruto stated that salaries across other ranks of the National Police Service have also been raised as part of government efforts to improve police welfare and working conditions.
The President emphasized that the government will continue collaborating with the National Police Service Commission and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to ensure fair and sustainable remuneration for police officers. The salary review is part of wider government measures to enhance the welfare, professionalism, and modernization of the National Police Service.
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