Police Service to Recruit 50,000 Officers; IG Kanja Orders Key Actions - February 2026

The Kenyan government plans to recruit nearly 50,000 police officers by 2029, as outlined in the 2026/27 Budget Policy Statement, to bolster national security. In current affairs, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has assured the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) of full police support in enforcing summonses to investigate misappropriated public resources. The IG has also ordered a three-day inquiry into a security breach during President William Ruto's visit to Wajir County on February 12. The inquiry was launched after a man breached the security cordon during the event.