NEP regional DCI boss Adan Hassan speaks to the press.
NEP regional police commander Papita Ranka cuts the ribbon to open a washroom unit at Garissa police station that was built by a local businessman.
Members of the public in the Northeastern have been warned against falling victim to corruption scams
ahead of the nationwide police recruitment drive set to begin on October 3,
2025.
Regional police commander Papita Ranka sounded the warning in Garissa on Thursday, moments after receiving a washroom unit donated to the station by businessman Hashim Kheir.
He
cautioned applicants against paying bribes or entertaining con artists, claiming
they could secure slots in the service.
“We want to make it clear that this exercise will be free and fair. Recruitment will be done in broad daylight, in open fields, not in offices or stations,” Ranka said.
“Strongly caution members of the public not to be duped. These are criminals taking advantage of unsuspecting youth.”
Previous recruitment drives have been marred by allegations of bribery and fraud, with victims losing hundreds of thousands of shillings. Authorities now say they are determined to close those loopholes.
Regional DCI boss Adan Hassan urged applicants not to buy fake recruitment letters.
“We call upon all unemployed Kenyans wishing to join the service to show up with integrity and confidence. Whoever emerges successful will be picked—there will be no monkey business,” he said.
This year’s exercise, organised by the National Police Service Commission, seeks to recruit 10,000 constables across the 47 counties in a five-day operation.
NPSC chairperson Amani Komora and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja have directed recruiting teams to uphold professionalism and integrity. They warned bribe-givers and takers that they face tough penalties if found culpable.
