1,948 Police Officers Get Promotion After Court of Appeal Ruling

The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, has approved the promotion of 1,948 police officers whose advancement had been pending.

In a statement on Monday, October 19, the Service said the promotions affect officers who had been awaiting advancement to various ranks after completing the required promotional courses and meeting the prescribed conditions.

The NPS stated that the affected officers had already fulfilled the requirements for promotion, including completing the necessary training and satisfying the conditions set for advancement.

"The officers concerned had successfully undertaken the requisite promotional courses and met all the prescribed conditions for advancement. Their promotions take effect accordingly," the statement added.

The Inspector General also congratulated the officers on their promotions and wished them success as they assume responsibilities associated with their new ranks.

Source: Nairobi Leo