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May 20, 2026
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State Unveils Ksh 2B Plan to Recruit More Police Officers Ahead of 2027 Elections

State Unveils Ksh 2B Plan to Recruit More Police Officers Ahead of 2027 Elections

The government has less than 14 months to recruit and train the next group of police officers ahead of the 2027 General Elections, which would obviously require a larger number of police officers to provide security...

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The Kenyan Ministry of Interior is seeking a supplementary budget of approximately Ksh2 billion to boost police recruitment and enhance officer welfare. This funding aims to address critical gaps in the National Police Service (NPS).

  • The allocated Ksh2 billion will support ongoing salary reviews, recruit more personnel, and expand police housing projects.
  • Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirmed the budget request, emphasizing the need to improve the officer-to-population ratio, currently around 1:500, closer to the international recommendation of 1:400.
  • Omollo refuted claims of the recruitment being politically motivated, stating it is a continuous process to strengthen national security and public service.

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