Police recruitment: Baringo man expresses frustrations after being rejected 8 times over height

On Monday the 17th of November 2025, during the police recruitment exercise in Baringo, his frustration at the missed opportunities could no longer be contained, and he spoke up against what he percei.....

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Idris Kiprop, a 27-year-old from Baringo, expressed deep frustration after being rejected for police recruitment for the eighth time due to his height. His dreams of serving his country were dashed once again during the recruitment exercise on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Idris Kiprop has attempted police recruitment 8 times since 2018.
He has also been rejected from KDF, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service for the same reason.
Moses Kirong, the recruitment officer in charge of Baringo Central, stated that the process is strictly guided by national procedures.
Only 12 candidates were expected to be recruited in Baringo Central, where turnout was low.