‘Millionaires’ seek National Police Service Commission jobs

By , June 10, 2025

Three nominees for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) have faced intense questioning from the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security.

Prof Collette Suda and retired officers Peris Kimani and Benjamin Juma were on June 9, 2025, pressed to explain how they would address kidnappings, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, bribery, and declining public trust in police.

The trio, whose reported combined net worth totals Ksh252 million, also faced questions about potential conflicts of interest, digital recruitment proposals, and resolving tensions between the NPSC, National Police Service, and Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

Committee chairman Gabriel Tongoyo specifically cited the recent death of Albert Ojwang, who died mysteriously in police custody after his arrest.

“Public trust is going down day by day,” Tongoyo said. “What are you going to do about this?”

Vice-chairperson Dido Raso questioned whether former police officers could remain impartial in oversight roles, while Oku Kaunya asked how they would bridge the trust gap that police modernisation failed to address.

The nominees pledged comprehensive reforms. Suda, who claimed a net worth of Ksh175 million, promised to work with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and IPOA to ensure accountability and transparency.

“Police will be accountable for their behaviour and actions,” she said, acknowledging corruption allegations against the service.

Kimani, a 39-year police veteran and former deputy inspector general who said he is worth Ksh50 million, vowed that uncooperative officers would face the full force of the law.

However, she opposed digital recruitment, citing poor network connectivity in remote areas.

Juma, citing a net worth of Ksh27 million, said he joined the police force in 1985 and helped create the border police unit.

He suggested public apologies when officers err. He faced scrutiny over his role in Boni Forest operations, where 111 human rights violations were allegedly unreported despite civilian complaints.

All nominees are committed to strengthening oversight mechanisms and restoring public confidence in Kenya’s police service.

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