The much-anticipated national police recruitment exercise, which was set to begin on Thursday, October 3, 2025, was postponed until further notice following a court order issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, the National Police Service (NPS) announced the postponement in compliance with the ruling in Petition No. E196 of 2025, filed by former MP Harun Mwau.
The case lists the Inspector General of Police, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), and two other parties as respondents.
“In accordance with the Order of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, issued on 2nd October 2025, the police recruitment exercise scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2025 has been postponed until further notice,” the NPS said in a statement.
While the specific grounds of the petition remain undisclosed, the court’s directive effectively halts the nationwide recruitment drive, which had been expected to attract thousands of applicants.
The NPS and the NPSC have indicated that they are exploring legal avenues to resolve the matter promptly and resume the recruitment process.
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