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Drama as IG, NPSC clash over police hiring powers

President William Ruto presides over police pass out parade at Kiganjo Police Training College on 10 January,2023.At least 2,881 recruits polices constables graduated after a period of nine months of intensive and rigorous training.[FILE/Standard]

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has asked the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) to strike out a petition filed by former legislator John Harun Mwau, arguing that it falls outside the court’s jurisdiction

The petition has stalled a nationwide police recruitment exercise. During a heated session before Justice Hellen Wasilwa, NPSC, represented by lawyer Chebet Koech, argued that the matter touches on national security, which lies exclusively under the High Court.

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