Recruits in a parade during the 146th pass-out ceremony of 3969 recruits at Kenya Police College Kiganjo in Nyeri County on March 23, 2018. Photo/ JOSEPH KANYI
The High Court yesterday suspended the planned recruitment of police constables following a public interest petition challenging its legality.
This raises fresh concerns over adherence to constitutional mandates in the security sector. While issuing conservatory orders to halt the recruitment initiated by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, the court cited potential constitutional violations and overreach of authority by the National Police Service.
Petitioner Eliud Matindi argues that the recruitment role is reserved for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).
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