Police seeks to recruit 10,000 constables
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 17 - The recuritment of 10,000 police constables is currently underway at 427 centers across the country. The one-day exercise - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The recruitment of 10,000 police constables is underway today, November 17, across 427 centers in Kenya after the High Court lifted a temporary suspension.
- Approximately 10,000 constables are being recruited in a one-day exercise concluding at 5 pm.
- The National Police Service Spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, warned against corruption, stating that anyone involved in bribery will face the full force of the law.
- The Inspector-General of Police, Douglas Kanja, argued that a three-year recruitment freeze made the National Police Service critically understaffed, posing security risks ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye rescinded conservatory orders, allowing the recruitment to proceed today.
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