10,000 New Police Officers to Be Recruited: Dates, Requirements and How to Apply

Nairobi, Kenya – The government has announced a nationwide exercise to recruit 10,000 new police constables, marking one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years.

President William Ruto confirmed that the exercise will take place in September 2025, with successful applicants expected to report for training on November 17, 2025.

The recruitment, overseen by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), will follow new guidelines aimed at eliminating corruption, enhancing transparency, and giving all eligible Kenyans an equal chance.

A Shift to Online Applications

For the first time, all applications will be submitted online through the official NPSC portal.

This move is designed to block middlemen and prevent bribery, which has long tainted the recruitment process.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned against attempts to influence the exercise, saying it will be monitored by independent observers, including religious leaders and community representatives.

“The government will not tolerate bribery or manipulation of this process. Those found engaging in corruption risk prosecution,” Murkomen said.

Key Reforms in the Process

• Recruitment activities will end strictly at 4 p.m. in all centres.
• Names of successful candidates will be published immediately.
• Medical examinations will be conducted only at police training schools, not at local centres.

These measures, the commission said, are meant to close loopholes that have historically enabled fraud and irregularities.

Requirements for Applicants

To qualify, candidates must present:

• A Kenyan national ID card
• Birth certificate
• KCSE certificate (minimum grade D+, with a pass in English or Kiswahili)
• A recent passport photo

The official age bracket has not been fully confirmed but is expected to be 18–30 years. Out of the 10,000 slots, 4,000 will be reserved for National Youth Service (NYS) graduates, giving them a stronger chance at selection.

How to Apply

Applicants will be required to:

1. Visit the NPSC portal: www.services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment/Auth/register.php
2. Create an account using their ID number
3. Upload the required documents
4. Submit their application before the deadline

The commission has cautioned Kenyans to ignore fake adverts circulating on social media, insisting that only information published on the official NPSC website, national newspapers, and verified government channels is authentic.

This year’s exercise represents a major shift in how police recruitment is conducted in Kenya.

By moving the process online and enforcing strict oversight, authorities hope to restore public trust in the integrity of the recruitment system.

For thousands of young Kenyans hoping to serve in uniform, the upcoming recruitment offers a fresh opportunity — but only those who meet the qualifications and demonstrate physical and mental readiness will secure a place.