NPS Explains Reports Pregnant Kiganjo Recruits Had Affairs Inside Campus
Various leaders and social media users have alleged that the recruits may have been pressured into relationships by senior officers before being abandoned after conception...
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The National Police Service (NPS) has defended dismissing 18 pregnant female recruits from the Kiganjo police college, refuting claims of conception during training.
- 18 pregnant recruits were dismissed after mandatory early-stage medical screenings.
- The National Police Service (NPS) stated dismissals were in line with standing orders due to risks during physically demanding training.
- The decision has drawn criticism from political leaders, who questioned dismissing recruits instead of deferring their training.
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NPS defends dismissal of 18 pregnant recruits amid backlash - May 2026
The National Police Service has defended its decision to dismiss 18 pregnant police recruits from the National Police College in Kiganjo, stating the dismissals were based on medical fitness requirements and not misconduct. The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is demanding a complete overhaul of police recruitment and training policies and a review of existing policies. Meanwhile, NGOs are celebrating a significant milestone in the fight against gender-based violence in Nairobi's slums, with 3,000 cases successfully prosecuted. The NPS has also refuted claims that female recruits were discontinued due to pregnancies resulting from affairs within the institution.
