Kenya Police Recruitment 2025/2026 Dates & Centers Requirements, Portal

Kenya Police recruitment 2025/2026 Dates and Centers, requirements, application form portal, latest news, when the next recruitment is starting etc. are the central focus of this article.

Have you been aspiring to serve your country through the National Police Service? If yes, we’re glad to notify you that the commencement of Kenya Police recruitment is at hand.

This article provides you comprehensive information and everything you should know about National Police Service recruitment ranging from an overview of the commission to vacant positions, application process, closing date etc.

Therefore, if you’ve been considering applying for the 2025 Kenya police recruitment, we recommend you stick around till the end of this article as we explain to you everything knowable about recruitment process.

Kenya Police Recruitment 2025 Requirements

Although, the application form is free and accessible by all interested persons, there are few criteria you must meet before being considered for employment.

Candidate applying must be a Kenyan with valid means of identification e.g. National ID Card, Driver’s License etc. and must be between the age of 18 and 30 years.

Educational qualification needed includes; Plain D+ in KCSE, diploma or degree from any recognized institution in Kenya or globally. Late application is not welcomed and can lead to disqualification.

Vacancies for Kenya Police Recruitment 2025

1.) Deputy Inspector General, KPS
2.) Deputy Inspector General, Administration Police

To qualify for either of these vacancies, here are the requirements you must meet.

1) Inspector General – KPS

• Prospective applicants are expected to be Kenyan citizen.
• Must have a degree in relevant academic discipline from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Must understand and meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
• He or she must have served in the Police Service for a minimum of 15 years.
• Candidates applying for this role must be knowledgeable in Criminal Justice, Policy Development and Implementation, Finance and Public Administration, Strategic management, security, law, sociology and Government.
• Finally, applicant may have served as a Assistant Inspector General (AIG).

2) Deputy Inspector General – Administration Police Service

• Persons interested must have a Bachelor’s degree from an approved university.
• Qualifications equivalent to Bachelor’s degree are welcome
• Candidate must met in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
• A mandatory service in the force for at least 15 years is required.
• Experience in Criminal justice, Security, Law, Sociology etc. is mandatory.
• Serving in the police force as AIG is an added advantage.

How to Apply for 2025 Police Recruitment (IG & DIG)

Persons who meet the above requirements should take the steps below to apply.

Write an application letter, attach copies of your current Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certifications, indicate the position you’re applying for.

Example “Application for the post of Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service”

Your application should then be addressed to:

• The Chairperson
• National Police Service Commission
• CBK Pension Towers

Applications are to be made both online and offline. Hard copies (offline) are to be submitted to the Commission Secretary at 9th floor CBK Pension Towers.

While the online application are to sent in PDF format to digrecruitment@npsc.go.ke. All of these must be done on or before 5.00pm of 17th July, 2024.

About Kenya Police Service

Kenya Police Service is part of the Defence Force but with specific responsibility to deal with civilian matters while maintaining peace and order in the society.

KPS seeks to become of the world class police service that is people-friendly, responsive and harness a workforce of professionals.

Before we dive into the main matter, these are the cautions you should bear in mind while attempting to apply for the ongoing Kenya Police recruitment.

• The management has warned applicants against paying for the application form
• Interested candidates are to visit the official website to apply
• Candidates should endeavor to submit their application on or before the closing date to avoid disqualification
• No applicant is permitted to submit more than one application or apply for more than one position at a time

Before now, we have received questions from persons who have developed interest for recruitment exercise and some of the questions includes;

• Is Kenya Police Recruitment Form Out 2025/2026?
• When is the Next Police Recruitment in Kenya 2025/2026?
• How much is Kenya Police Salary?
• How Do I Become a Police Officer in Kenya?
• Who is Eligible to Apply?
• Requirements for Kenya Police Recruitment 2025/2026
• Is National Police Service Recruitment Done Online?
• How to Apply for Kenya Police Recruitment 2025/2026
• How can I apply for police in Kenya?
• How can I join Kenya National Police Service?
• Is the police recruitment form out for 2025?
• Will there be police recruitment 2025 in Kenya?
• Kenya Police Application Deadline 2025

We will try as much as we can to address all of these issues and even provided extra information concerning this recruitment exercise.

Kenya Police Recruitment Latest News & Update

The latest news and update for Police recruitment is that the application portal will be open for the intake of Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG), Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Commissioner of Police (CP), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Superintendent of Police (SP) starting from March 2025.

When is Kenya Police Recruitment Starting?

Kenya Government through the official police website has made a recruitment advertisement which will be starting from March 2025. The application will be done online via the official website.

Kenya Police Recruitment 2025 Form

There is no restriction to who can access the Police recruitment application form as it is openly available via the NPSC portal www.npsc.go.ke or www.kenyapolice.go.ke. Would you also like to apply for KFS, Prison Service or KNRA jobs?

Kenya Police Recruitment Dates and Centers

The 2025 recruitment exercise for Kenya Police Service is kicking off from March 2025 across all the centers below.

Nakuru	Kilifi	Embu
Laikipia	Tana River	Kitui
Uasin Gishu	Lamu	Makueni
Kiambu	Taita/Taveta	Nyandarua
Machakos	Garissa	Murang’a
Meru	Wajir	Turkana
Nyeri	Mandera	West Pokot
Kirinyaga	Marsabit	Samburu
Mombasa	Isiolo	Trans Nzoia
Kwale	Tharaka-Nithi	Vihiga
Elgeyo/Marakwet	Kajiado	Bungoma
Nandi	Kericho	Busia
Baringo	Bomet	Siaya
Narok	Kakamega	Kisumu
Kisii	Nyamira	Migori
Homa Bay	Nairobi City

How Much is Police Recruitment Form?

The job application form for Kenya police recruitment is free and no candidate is permitted to make payment to anyone either online or offline in respect to this application form.

How Do I Join Kenya Police Service?

To join Kenya Police Service, candidate must possess the following requirements.

• He or She must be a Kenya Citizen
• He or She must possess National Identity card or equivalent
• Have at least D+ plus in KCSE including English or Kiswahili languages.

Looking for More Opportunities?

While Kenya Police recruitment offers enticing opportunities, here are other additional resources to access for a wider range of job openings for 2025.

KDF recruitment: Get to know more about emerging opportunities for you in Kenya Defence Force ranging from the army, police to Air Force.

NYS recruitment: The National Youth Service (NYS) has commenced employment of qualified persons for open vacancies. Avail yourself this opportunity.

AFA Recruitment: Learn more about vacancies that suites your dream job in the Agriculture and Food Authority.

General Steps to Apply for Police Recruitment 2025/2026

• Go to any of the application portal
• Hover “work with us” on the menu bar
• Click advertised jobs
• Click “NPS Police Jobs Advertisement 2025” to download
• Decide the position you wish to apply for
• Return to the online application portal
• Fill the application form carefully
• Scan clearly and upload required documents
• Check the declaration statement and then submit