President William Ruto has said his administration will ensure the police have a career like any other professional in the country.
"We will ensure that our men in uniform are treated like other professionals, their children and families will be catered for in decent affordable housing, a comprehensive health scheme, effective this month," he said
Ruto urged the police to serve all Kenyans professionally, with respect and dignity.
He spoke at the National Police College-Main Campus, Kiganjo, while presiding over the police recruits pass out.
"My good officers, serve all professionally and selflessly, with honour, respect and dignity, without fear or discrimination, and in keeping with your motto, Utumishi Kwa Wote (service to all) " he said.
"May almighty God keep you safe and bless the work of your hands, may your sacrifices find favour before God, and may you always be blessed beyond measure."
More than 5,000 police graduates have been released to service after a nine-month of training at various National Police Service training colleges.
The recruits will be required to remain in the service for at least 10 years before leaving.
Sh1.2 million fine will be imposed on anyone who flouts the new rule.
Officials said the amount would be commensurate with the investment made by the government on a recruit.
The government has spent Sh5.7 billion in training personnel since March 2022.
The service has in the past three years been losing about 2,000 officers yearly.
