The Ministry of Interior is fast-tracking plans to introduce body-worn cameras for selected police units as part of broader reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability during police recruitment.
Speaking during an interview on NTV Kenya, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the reforms are part of ongoing efforts to build a more professional and accountable police service.
“A more professional Police Service is something we all aspire to as a country,” Dr. Omollo said, noting that the use of body cameras is expected to improve oversight and public confidence in recruitment processes.
The proposed technology will allow authorities to monitor recruitment exercises in real time, helping curb malpractice and ensure that the process remains fair, transparent, and credible.
Dr. Omollo also revealed that the government is reviewing entry pathways into the police service, saying a KCSE certificate will no longer be the only route for eligible candidates seeking to join the force.
“We are expanding pathways into policing. A KCSE certificate will no longer be the only route for eligible candidates,” he said.
Under the reforms, the government plans to recruit graduate cadet officers with specialised expertise in various fields as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, leadership, and technical capacity within the service.
“The recruitment of graduate cadet officers with specialised expertise is another reform we are pursuing to strengthen professionalism and leadership within the Service,” Omollo added.
The reforms come amid increased calls for modernization of the police service, with the government seeking to improve accountability, operational efficiency, and public trust in law enforcement institutions.
