The National Police Service has expelled 54 recruits from the National Police College, Kiganjo Campus, after a training progress assessment revealed serious breaches of eligibility and discipline.

Commandant Munga Nyale announced the dismissals during the review session presided over by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

The expulsions, he said, were necessary to safeguard the integrity of the service and ensure that only qualified and disciplined officers proceed to graduation.

Among those discharged were 18 female trainees found pregnant, a violation of training regulations.

Another 18 recruits were discovered to have presented forged academic certificates, while 10 were disqualified after background checks revealed criminal convictions.

The college also expelled two trainees who had used forged identification documents, two others on medical grounds, and three for disciplinary misconduct. In addition, one trainee voluntarily withdrew due to serious illness.

Nyale noted that some of those dismissed will not be eligible for reapplication in future recruitment cycles.

Interior CS Murkomen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening police training, highlighting ongoing infrastructure upgrades and expanded instruction in tactical operations, human rights, ICT, and emerging security challenges.

“The recruits seated before you today reported to the college on November 24, 2025 after successfully undergoing a highly competitive recruitment exercise. They are indeed a fortunate group having been selected from among many qualified applicants. Among them, 54 had their courses terminated,” he said