The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) is set to promote seven hundred and thirty-eight (738) officers across various ranks after years of stagnation in the same job group.
According to NPSC, the promotions will affect officers from the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The breakdown includes: 277 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP), 261 Superintendents of Police, 135 Commissioners of police, 51 assistant Inspectors General of Police, and 14 senior assistant Inspectors General of Police Additionally, fifty (50) civilian staff within the police service-including fingerprint officers, human resources officers, and office administrators-will also be promoted.
NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia said the decision was made during a commission meeting held on March 10, following recommendations from the Inspector General, in line with legal provisions.
