Budget cuts cripple police hiring, modernisation for 2027 elections

Inspector-General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja during the Launch of the report on the status of drugs and substance use among University students in Kenya by (NACADA) National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the Bomas of Kenya on 13th February 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The National Police Service (NPS) says a 25 percent budget slash has derailed its plan to recruit 10,000 officers ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the cuts have affected recruitment efforts meant to fill staffing gaps and prepare for the polls.