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.
The shortfall also affects training, domestic travel, fuel, maintenance of vehicles, and procurement of specialised materials. "To fill the shortfall we are experiencing, we need to recruit 10,000 officers to address existing gaps and adequately prepare for the General Election," Kanja said.
He added that the NPS has also lost Sh200 million meant for police modernisation.
