The National Police Service Commission flagged as fake an advertisement announcing public recruitment drive for police constables.
According to NPSC, the only body mandated with recruiting police officers and it was yet to formally announce an opening.
“The National Police Service Commission has noted with concern a fake advertisement circulating on social media purporting to advertise and announce the recruitment of police constables,” NPSC stated.
“We wish to categorically state that the mandate to recruit and appoint persons to serve in the National Police Service rests solely with the Commission, as provided under Article 246(3)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya. Any communication regarding police recruitment can only originate from the Commission,” the Commission added
The Commission, however, revealed that there were plans to conduct a recruitment drive advising Kenyans to stay vigilant so as not to fall victim to recruitment scams.
“The Commission is currently engaging with key stakeholders in preparation for a legitimate recruitment process, in line with its constitutional mandate. We urge members of the public to exercise vigilance and refrain from engaging with fraudulent advertisements, which are designed to mislead and exploit unsuspecting individuals,” NSPC stated.
NSPC further added that an official announcement regarding the next police constable recruitment exercise through established and credible communication channels.
The message by NPSC came weeks after plans to commence a police recruitment drive were revealed by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo after a two-year hiatus.
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