NPS Puts Police Recruits on Notice Over Social Media Use

The National Police Service (NPS) has cautioned police recruits against reckless use of social media as they head to graduation and begin their careers. 

Speaking on Monday, August 17, during a sensitization session at the National Police College (NPC) Main Campus in Kiganjo, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said recruits should exercise professionalism and discretion on social media platforms. 

During the session, Nyaga emphasized the need for police officers to protect operational information and the privacy of victims and suspects. 

 “The recruits were reminded that, while they may maintain personal social-media accounts, they must exercise professionalism and discretion in what they post, share, comment on, or livestream. 

“The Director emphasized the need to protect operational information, the privacy and dignity of victims and suspects, and the integrity of ongoing investigations,” NPS said in a statement. 

Nyaga specifically cautioned the police recruits against posting crime-scene images, confidential Service information, operational plans and sensitive incidents, as well as inappropriate content while in uniform.

The NPS Spokesperson mentioned that a police officer’s digital footprint can affect public confidence in the service. 

“He cautioned the recruits against sharing crime-scene images, confidential Service information, operational plans, sensitive incidents, or inappropriate content while in uniform, noting that a police officer's digital footprint can have a direct bearing on public confidence in the National Police Service,” NPS stated. 

Nyaga urged the recruits to use social media positively to support community policing, public education, and the dissemination of verified information through authorized NPS communication channels.

Further, he advised the recruits to always think before posting anything on social media platforms.  

“The Director urged the recruits to 'think before you post', reminding them that every police officer is a communications ambassador whose conduct, both online and offline, should reflect the dignity, discipline, and professionalism expected of the National Police Service,” NPS added. 

The current cohort of recruits was selected during a nationwide police recruitment exercise held on November 17, 2025.

The recruits are expected to graduate during a pass-out parade scheduled before the end of August. 

On Thursday, August 13, President Ruto presided over the passing-out parade of the first cohort of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits at the KDF Recruits Training School in Eldoret. 

In a statement, he said the national conversation on Kenya’s transformation beyond 2030 must incorporate the country’s security needs, noting that security and development were closely linked.

"The National Conversation on the transformation of our country beyond 2030 that began yesterday must include the security of the nation we seek to build. Security and development are not competing priorities. Security enables development, and development strengthens security," he wrote.

The Head of State congratulated the recruits for completing their training and urged them to uphold courage, discipline and restraint as they begin their service.

"Congratulations to all the graduates on successfully completing a very demanding course. Serve with courage, discipline and restraint," Ruto concluded.