NPSC approves promotion of 738 police officers

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the promotion of 738 police officers across various ranks following recommendations from the Inspector General of Police.

The decision was made during a Commission meeting held on March 10, 2025.

NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia stated that the Commission reviewed the qualifications of the officers and was satisfied that all requirements were met.

“Subsequently, pursuant to Article 246 (a), the Commission determined promotions of Seven Hundred and Thirty-Eight (738) police officers distributed in Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,” Kinuthia said.

Following the review, the Commission approved the promotion of 14 officers to Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police (SAIG), 51 officers to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), and 135 officers to Commissioner of Police (CP).

Additionally, 277 officers were promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), while 261 officers advanced to Superintendent of Police (SP).

The Inspector General assured the Commission that the process was fair and transparent, taking into account regional, ethnic, and gender balance, as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.

Besides the police officers, 50 civilian staff members in different roles within the National Police Service also received promotions.

Kinuthia noted that the promotions were based on merit and were meant to strengthen the service while ensuring fairness in career growth.

All the promoted officers have already been gazetted, meaning they will now take up senior roles above the sub-county command.

This also grants them the authority to speak on behalf of the service within their respective jurisdictions.

The promotion interviews were conducted in October 2024, with at least 183 officers who had completed the Higher Training Course and Senior Training Course participating.

However, the National Police Service Commission clarified that training alone was not the only factor considered.