The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed viral social media claims that female recruits conceived while training at the National Police College in Kiganjo.
In a statement from the Office of the Inspector General, the Service clarified that the recruits were already pregnant before reporting for duty and were discontinued following standard medical procedures.
It stated, “We wish to state categorically, and for the record, that no female recruit conceived while at the National Police College.”
The NPS clarified that the discontinuation of the affected recruits followed established medical and administrative procedures.
This follows public debate and speculation, to which the police stressed that discipline and supervision at the college remain strict.
"Male and female recruits interact strictly and only during official training periods, under the close observation of instructors," NPS said, adding that there is no unsupervised interaction between recruits.
The NPS also outlined its intake procedures, stating that all female recruits undergo mandatory pregnancy testing upon reporting to Kiganjo.
Those who test positive undergo a second confirmatory test at a designated government medical facility in Nyeri.
The Service maintained that “Only those who test positive on both occasions are discontinued,” underscoring what it described as a fair and consistent process.
Defending the policy, the NPS said police training is physically demanding and may pose risks to pregnant recruits, citing strenuous activities such as drills, obstacle courses, and field exercises, noting that discontinuation is not punitive but protective.
The Service described it as “a standard administrative procedure intended to safeguard the health of both mother and child, as the training environment is incompatible with pregnancy.”
The statement also cautioned against the spread of unverified information that could damage the reputation of the institution.
The NPS urged the public to rely on verified facts and reiterated its commitment to professionalism and transparency. It concluded that the Service remains committed to “transparency, professionalism, and gender equality in service delivery and recruit training.”
Overall, the statement sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the discontinuation of the recruits, counter misinformation, and reaffirm the Service’s standards on discipline, safety, and professionalism.