The National Police Service Commission has started to identify constables who have attained age 50 so most can be promoted.
The NPSC wrote to the National Police Service on May 2 to compile a list of all the officers for promotion to boost their morale.
Consequently, the Kenya Police Service has written to all regional and formation commanders and heads of departments to identify the officers.
They are to submit their names and details to Deputy IG Edward Mbugua the names and details of the officers by Wednesday.
They are also required to submit the dates of birth and enlistment to the NPS and disciplinary records for the last six months.
Those who have been found guilty of a disciplinary offence will not be eligible for promotion for six months.
Kenya has about 70,485 police constables. The lowest paid earns Sh18,760. Most are below age 50.
Stagnation in one rank has been cited as a morale killer.
Some of the officers told the NPSC during vetting that they had served in the lowest rank for 30 years, while others retired in the same rank.
That means their pensions will be paltry.
(Edited by Otieno Owino)
