Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the ongoing stalemate delaying the recruitment of new police officers will soon be resolved through legal means.
Speaking in Tana River County during a thanksgiving ceremony for National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairperson Yuda Komora, Murkomen said discussions were ongoing between the Interior Ministry, the National Police Service (NPS), and the Commission to clear the legal hurdles surrounding the process.
“I have no problem with the Police Service or the Commission. There is a case in court challenging the recruitment process, but I have sat with the Inspector General and Komora to find a legal solution,” Murkomen said.
The CS noted that the government was committed to ensuring the exercise proceeds lawfully and fairly. “We are exploring a legal avenue to conclude the matter, and I believe that within a few days, we shall start the recruitment process so that our young people can get employment,” he added.
Murkomen also revealed that the upcoming recruitment will embrace affirmative action to promote inclusivity, particularly in marginalized regions. He said the government was considering lowering entry qualifications in some areas and offering direct slots to smaller communities to ensure national representation in the police service.
“We want fairness and equality in the police service. That is why we are considering lowering qualifications in certain areas and giving direct slots to members of smaller communities,” he explained.
On October 2, 2025, the Employment and Labour Relations Court temporarily halted the recruitment of 10,000 police officers following a petition filed by former legislator Harun Mwau. Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued interim orders suspending the exercise until the case is resolved, with the next mention scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Murkomen reiterated that the government remains committed to inclusivity, fairness, and legal compliance in public service recruitment.
