×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Pregnancy is no crime: Rethink police training

NPS says the decision of expelling pregnant police was not displinary action.[TNX]

The recent termination of training for several police recruits by the National Police Service (NPS), including female recruits found to be pregnant, has sparked constitutional, legal, and ethical questions.

Pregnancy is neither misconduct nor a criminal act. It is a natural biological and social reality protected under both Kenyan law and international human rights frameworks. Our Constitution is explicit on matters of equality, dignity, and non‑discrimination.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902