The National Police Service (NPS) has cleared the air on the dismissal of female recruits at the National Police College training in Kiganjo following an online uproar linked to pregnancy reports.

In a statement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the National Police Service explained the reasons behind their dismissal, noting that the affected female recruits were discontinued within the first month of joining the college.

“The National Police Service (NPS) has noted with concern the misleading narratives circulating on social media and among sections of the public regarding the recent discontinuation of several female recruits at the National Police College, Main Campus, Kiganjo,” NPS said.

While dismissing the information online, NPS confirmed that no female recruit conceived while at the National Police College.

“In particular, false allegations have emerged suggesting that the pregnancies in question resulted from fraternisation within the College.We wish to state categorically, and for the record, that no female recruit conceived while at the National Police College,” NPS explained.

Highest standards

Further explaining that the college upholds the highest standards of discipline, security, and supervision and that security at the main campus is stringent and regimented.

At the same time, NPS confirmed that female and male recruits interact strictly and only during official training periods, under the close observation of instructors.

In addition, NPS explained that there is no unsupervised mingling or private interaction between recruits;” any suggestion of a lapse in this regard is not only false but also an insult to the integrity of our training protocols.”

Police facts

According to the report by the Police, the affected female recruits were discontinued from the training within the first month of joining the college.

Given the known duration of human gestation, the police explained that conception in these cases must have occurred before the recruits reported to the college, specifically, during the period immediately after receiving their recruitment letters and before reporting for training.

NPS went on to explain that upon arrival at Kiganjo, it is standard procedure for all female recruits to undergo a mandatory pregnancy test.

“To ensure accuracy and fairness, any recruit who tests positive in the initial test is immediately subjected to a confirmatory second test at a designated government medical facility in Nyeri,” NPS said.

“Only those who test positive on both occasions are discontinued. This is in strict adherence to the National Police Service Standing Orders and training regulations, which require that all recruits be medically and physically fit for the rigorous residential training programme,” NPS explained

In addition, NPS explained how the programme includes demanding drills, obstacle courses, and firearms training conditions that pose serious risks to both a pregnant recruit and her unborn child.

Public warning

The National Police Service has maintained that it respects the rights and dignity of all recruits and that discontinuation on medical grounds is neither a punishment nor a dismissal for misconduct.

Instead, NPS explained that it is a standard administrative procedure intended to safeguard the health of both mother and child, as the training environment is incompatible with pregnancy.

“We urge the public to cease spreading falsehoods that tarnish the reputation of our training institution and its officers. The NPS remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and gender equality in service delivery and recruit training,” NPS added.