Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has affirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening police training and capacity building following an inspection tour of the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ and ‘B’ campuses.
Murkomen said the training programme for police recruits has been deliberately structured to equip officers with the knowledge, skills and mindset required to maintain law and order while protecting lives and property.
“The training our police recruits undergo has been carefully designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and mindset to safeguard peace and protect lives and property,” he said.
During the visit, the Cabinet Secretary assessed the progress of recruit training and ongoing capacity-building initiatives targeting serving officers.
He also inspected training infrastructure and accommodation facilities for both instructors and trainees to evaluate their suitability.
“I also inspected the training facilities and the housing of instructors and trainees to ensure they are conducive to learning,” Murkomen said.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of training being offered, noting that the current cohort of recruits is expected to strengthen the National Police Service upon completion of their programme.
“I am glad to report that the recruits are getting the best training which will inject new energy and passion into the police service,” he said, urging trainees to uphold professionalism, integrity and patriotism in their future roles.
The inspection comes amid ongoing efforts by the government to modernise the police service through continuous training and institutional reforms.
CS Murkomen said the capacity-building initiatives at the Embakasi campuses form part of a broader strategy to enhance the skills of serving officers.
“The capacity-building in the two campuses are part of our efforts to ramp up continuous training for serving officers in line with the government's police modernisation program,” he said.
He added that the government is also revamping regional police training colleges and establishing centres of excellence to improve access to regular training opportunities across the country.
As part of the infrastructure upgrades, Murkomen inspected the construction of a 780-bed capacity barracks at the Embakasi ‘A’ campus, which is expected to significantly boost accommodation for trainees and staff.
“At Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, I inspected the ongoing construction of a 780-bed capacity barracks, which will enhance accommodation in the college,” he noted.
The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by senior security officials, including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General (Administration Police Service) Gilbert Masengeli, and General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni.
Also present were Embakasi ‘A’ Campus Commandant Isaac Alimaa and Embakasi ‘B’ Campus Commandant William Samoei, among other senior officers.
Murkomen’s visit underscores the government’s focus on strengthening institutional capacity within the police service, with an emphasis on professionalism, improved infrastructure and continuous training as key pillars of reform.
The ongoing initiatives are expected to enhance operational effectiveness and public confidence in law enforcement, as authorities seek to align policing standards with evolving security challenges.