Kenya's Attorney General and Inspector General of Police are supporting a petition challenging the National Police Service Commission's (NPSC) authority in police recruitment. The case, filed by former legislator John Harun Mwau, argues that the NPSC's involvement is unconstitutional and undermines the Inspector General's operational independence.

• The dispute centres on whether the Inspector General or the NPSC has the sole authority to recruit police officers.
• Petitioner John Harun Mwau insists that police constable recruitment falls under the Inspector General's command responsibilities, as per Article 245 of the Constitution.
• The Attorney General and the Inspector General contend that the NPSC's recruitment attempts interfere with internal national security operations and unity of command.
• The petition seeks to declare the National Police Service Commission (Recruitment and Appointment) Regulations, 2025, unconstitutional.
• The Inspector General Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service (NPS) argue their role involves employment, promotion, suspension, and dismissal, while the NPSC's role is limited to civilian staff.