New officers to help in fight against goonism, says Murkomen

The modernisation programme of the National Police Service is firmly on course, with the Government investing in recruitment, training and infrastructure to enhance the Service’s capacity to meet the country’s evolving security needs...

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The Kenyan National Police Service is undergoing a significant modernization effort, with 6,000 new constables graduating and another 4,000 set to join, marking the largest recruitment in the service's history.

A total of 10,000 new officers will be deployed to bolster the force and combat issues like "goonism" and political violence.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen highlighted the government's commitment to creating a professional, modern, and citizen-centered institution.
This expansion is a response to concerns raised during the Jukwaa La Usalama forums and recommendations from the Taskforce on Police Reforms.

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