NPS denies claims female recruits conceived during Kiganjo Training

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The National Police Service has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging misconduct within its training institutions following the discontinuation of several female recruits at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.

‎In a statement issued Saturday, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga termed the allegations suggesting that the affected recruits conceived while undergoing training as “false, misleading and an insult to the integrity of police training protocols.”

‎The Service clarified that no female recruit conceived while at the college, insisting that all affected cases were identified at the very start of training and handled strictly in line with existing regulations.

‎“For the avoidance of doubt, the College upholds the highest standards of discipline, security, and supervision. There is no unsupervised interaction between recruits that could lead to such outcomes,” the statement read.

‎According to the Service, the affected recruits were discontinued within the first month of reporting to the institution after mandatory medical screening revealed pregnancy. 

‎The NPS further explained that, given the biological timeline of pregnancy, conception must have occurred before recruitment reporting dates.

‎“At the time of arrival at Kiganjo, it is standard procedure for all female recruits to undergo a mandatory pregnancy test. Any recruit who tests positive is subjected to a confirmatory test at a designated government facility in Nyeri,” Nyaga said.

‎Only recruits who test positive in both examinations are discontinued, the Service added, stressing that the decision is guided by the National Police Service Standing Orders and training regulations.

‎The NPS defended the policy, noting that the rigorous residential training environment, including physical drills, obstacle courses, and firearms training, poses significant risks to pregnant recruits and unborn children.

‎“This is not a disciplinary action. Discontinuation on medical grounds is an administrative safeguard to protect both the recruit and the unborn child,” the statement emphasised.

‎The Service also rejected claims of fraternisation within the institution, insisting that security at the Kiganjo campus is “stringent and regimented,” with interactions between male and female recruits strictly limited to official training sessions under instructor supervision.

‎NPS urged the public to disregard misinformation, warning that such narratives undermine the professionalism of security institutions and the integrity of ongoing police reforms.

‎Nyaga reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to transparency, discipline, and gender-sensitive recruitment processes.

‎The clarification comes amid public debate over recent recruit dismissals at Kiganjo, where several candidates were also dropped over forged certificates, criminal records, and disciplinary breaches as part of ongoing vetting within the police recruitment system.