Evans Sibuko, a Kapkures resident was forced to drop out of Maseno University due to lack of fees.

“I joined Maseno University in 2021 to pursue History and Archaeology with IT, but had to drop out a year and a half later because of financial constraints. After the passing of my father, I had to come home and support my mother and two younger siblings,” he says, explaining why he wants to join the police service.

He further states that he has a passion for service work, having seen his father serve the country as a police officer before his death.

Evans Sibuko, a Kapkures resident during the Kenya National Police recruitment process at Kapkures on November 17,2025.

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To him, joining the police means walking in his father’s footsteps and getting an opportunity to serve his country.

Sibuko says he had been following the announcements on the recruitment process closely, and once he learned that the openings were confirmed, he came to try his luck at the recruitment grounds.

“I am hopeful of getting an opportunity that will enable me to turn my life around and help my family. I would also like to wish everyone who turned up for this activity all the best,” Sibuko adds.

A section of women engaged in a cool down session after their run during the Kenya National Police recruitment process at Kapkures on November 17,2025.

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The officer in charge of the recruitment, Gilbert Fondo, notes that the turnout was as expected, with over 220 young people making it to the field by 6 am for registration.

“So far, everything is running smoothly. We kicked off the morning with the registration process, followed by a physical fitness test where the youth ran, and they are currently undergoing medical examinations. By the end of the day’s activities, we expect to pick 25 recruits. Twenty-one males will be selected while four females will be picked, with specific slots reserved for ex–National Youth Service (NYS) officers,” Fondo explains.

A group of men engaged in a cool down session after their run during the Kenya National Police recruitment process at Kapkures on November 17,2025.

Photo credit: PURITY KINUTHIA/MTAA WANGU

The minimum requirements to qualify for the Kenya National Police recruitment are that one must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 18 and 28 and must have an original National Identity Card.

Additionally, one must have attained a minimum mean grade of D+ in KCSE and a D+ in both English and Swahili, meet the height requirements of 5.8 ft for men and 5.3 ft for women, have no criminal record, and be physically and medically fit, among other requirements.

The Kenya National Police recruitment exercises, have resumed across the country following the lift of a stay order.

In Nakuru West Constituency, the exercise started at 6 am in Kapkures and attracted over 220 young people who turned up to try their luck.

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