Commission Seeks Overhaul of Process to Recruit Female Police Officers
The commission's statement comes following the controversy surrounding the dismissal of 18 female police recruits who were discontinued from training after tests found they were pregnant...
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The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is demanding a complete overhaul of police recruitment and training policies after the dismissal of over 18 pregnant police recruits from the Kiganjo Training College.
- 18 pregnant recruits were dismissed, sparking controversy and exposing policy gaps.
- The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is urging for reform.
- The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed dismissals also included recruits with forged documents and criminal records.
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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.
