The passing‑out parade, attended by President William Ruto, marked the culmination of months of intensive training for the new recruits, who will join both the General Duty ranks and the Administration Police Service.
Murkomen thanked the government for prioritising and allocating the resources that made the recruitment drive possible, noting that the newly commissioned officers increase the overall strength of the National Police Service.
He emphasized that the expanded police presence is intended to improve the service’s ability to address the security challenges facing Kenya, particularly the heightened demands expected during next year’s national elections.
The recruits have undergone a rigorous curriculum designed to instil policing skills, discipline, resilience and professional values, preparing them for active duty across the country.
Senior police leadership, including Inspector‑General Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector‑General Eliud Lagat and GSU Commandant Johana Tonui, were present at the ceremony and were praised by Murkomen for their role in shaping the new officers.
Murkomen also commended the training staff, the Principal Secretary of the National Police Service and other supporting personnel for delivering a disciplined and professional graduating class.
With the ceremony complete, the newly trained officers are slated for deployment to various regions, where they will be expected to uphold the service’s core principles of professionalism, impartiality, discipline and respect for human rights.
The graduation forms part of a broader effort by the Kenyan government to expand police capacity and ensure a secure environment for the upcoming 2027 general election.