{
  "id": 9544804,
  "title": "Lagat hails Magado as new hub for Police Reservist training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lagat-hails-magado-as-new-hub-for-police-reservist-training",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:31:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/lagat-hails-magado-as-new-hub-for-police-reservist-training/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya National Police Service has successfully completed its inaugural training program for National Police Reservists (NPRs) at the newly established Magado tactical training camp in Igembe North, Meru County. On September 23, 2026, 705 reservists from 10 counties graduated after completing the standardized training regimen. Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, emphasized the significance of this milestone, noting that it marked the first time NPRs from various counties had trained together under a unified curriculum at a single facility. Lagat highlighted that the training encompassed not only physical conditioning, combat readiness, and survival skills but also emphasized the development of disciplined, cohesive reservists capable of assisting security agencies when required. He further stressed that the reservists' local knowledge of communities, languages, security dynamics, and terrain needed to be complemented by proper training and discipline. The Magado facility was initiated following recommendations from police officers during the Jukwaa la Usalama initiative, who expressed a need for a specialized facility for tactical training. Lagat credited Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for spearheading reforms within the National Police Service, particularly in training and officer welfare. The camp, which opened its doors in June with 5,000 recruits, was also supported by the County Government of Meru, which donated 1,000 acres of land for the facility, viewed as a substantial contribution to national security. Lagat expressed optimism that Parliament would support plans to elevate Magado into a Centre of Excellence for tactical training throughout Kenya. The 705 graduates, representing the diverse counties, were praised for their discipline and integrity, and encouraged to serve with these qualities as they carry out their responsibilities. The graduation ceremony was attended by key officials including Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, and other senior police personnel.",
  "summary": "The National Police Service has completed the first centralised training programme for National Police Reservists, with 705 reservists from 10 counties passing out at the Magado tactical training camp in Igembe North, Meru County. The graduation on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, marked a new phase in the preparation of reservists, who for the first time […] The post Lagat hails Magado as new hub…",
  "key_points": [
    "705 National Police Reservists graduated from Magado training camp.",
    "Inaugural training program completed on September 23, 2026.",
    "Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat emphasized unified curriculum and local knowledge."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}