New police officers warned against using social media while in uniform
Newly appointed police officers have been warned against using social media while in uniform as the National Police Service (NPS) seeks to enforce discipline and professionalism among its personnel. The warning was issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, when the officers were received at the NPS Headquarters by the Director of the Directorate of Personnel, […]
Freshly recruited police officers have been advised to refrain from utilizing social media platforms while in uniform, as the National Police Service (NPS) endeavors to maintain discipline and professionalism within its ranks. The directive was delivered on September 30, 2026, during the officers' welcome at the NPS Headquarters, presided over by the Directorate of Personnel's Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG), Catherine Mugwe.
The NPS, through its official X account, reported that Mugwe commended the incoming officers, emphasizing the necessity of discipline, integrity, and commitment to duty as they embark on their police careers. She specifically cautioned against social media usage while on duty, asserting that any infraction would be addressed in line with Service regulations.
This advisory aligns with the NPS's ongoing focus on professional demeanor among its personnel, particularly as new recruits adapt to active policing roles. During the welcoming ceremony, Mugwe underscored the significance of personal grooming, time management, operational discipline, and teamwork, urging officers to adhere to the standards set for NPS members.
Additional senior officials present at the event similarly encouraged the newly appointed personnel to focus on their overall well-being—physical, emotional, financial, and social—while sustaining professionalism in their duties.
The welcoming ceremony coincided with the recent distribution of newly designed Kenya Police Service uniforms to recently graduated officers at the National Police College–Kiganjo Main Campus, ahead of their active duty commencement. The new uniforms, introduced on September 27, 2026, represent a shift from the deep-blue attire first issued in 2018, featuring lighter blue shirts and dark-blue trousers.
This change was announced by President William Ruto at a passing-out parade at Kiganjo on August 28, 2026, following the graduation of over 6,000 police constables. More than 6,000 police constables were recently initiated into their duties wearing the new uniforms designed in response to feedback from police officers and the public, as part of a series of uniform rollouts planned for deployment.
The latest warning reiterates the NPS's commitment to discipline and strict adherence to its regulations as the new officers assume their responsibilities.
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