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Maraga Reforms: Why lobby groups want fairness in police recruitment

By The Standard December 15, 2025

Source: The Standard

Maraga Reforms: Why lobby groups want fairness in police recruitment

A Kenya Police recruiting officer guides hopeful recruits through a physical drill at Kapkures in Nakuru West Sub-county during the ongoing police recruitment exercise.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Two years after the Maraga Taskforce exposed corruption, political interference, and ethnic bias in police recruitment, the exercise concluded last month under conditions critics say perpetuated the same systemic dysfunction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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