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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
May 12, 2026
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Funding deficit threatens Kenya Kwanza police recruitment pledge
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has warned that the government’s plan to recruit 25,000 police officers is in jeopardy after the National Treasury allocated Ksh2.9 billion, significantly lower than the Ksh6.7 billion needed to recruit 15,000 officers before the ..
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The Kenya Kwanza administration's pledge to recruit 25,000 police officers faces a significant hurdle due to a substantial funding deficit, according to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
- The National Treasury allocated only Ksh2.9 billion for recruitment, far below the Ksh6.7 billion required to recruit 15,000 officers.
- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja warned that the allocated funds are insufficient, with the lion's share needed for pending bills of current trainees.
- The National Police Service (NPS) also highlighted critical deficits in operational vehicles (needing 4,481 more) and aircraft (only 3 operational out of 9).
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