The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed the major strides they have made in increasing the salaries of police officers during their six-year tenure.
Speaking at the State House on Monday, March 17, 2025, during his exit report statement, outgoing Police Service Commission chairperson Eliud Kinuthia noted that police officers entering the service are better off now.
“We have moved the basic salary without any other allowances of the police constable at entry from Ksh21,645 to Ksh25,645,” Kinuthia said.
Longest-serving police officers
He also revealed that the salaries of the longest-serving police constable who has been in the service for at least 20 years had been increased.
“The longest-serving police constable who has served 20 notches (years) in the same rank now earns a basic salary without additional allowances of Ksh69,640.”
Kinuthia, who is set to exit the commission after six years at the helm, noted that senior police officers in the rank of the Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG)’s basic salaries had been revised upwards from Ksh200,889 to Ksh221,915.
Ruto promises continuity
During the ceremony, President William Ruto urged the police service to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability while serving Kenyans.
“As we move forward, let us reaffirm our collective commitment to a National Police Service Commission that upholds the highest standards of accountability, professionalism and fairness,” Ruto noted.
“Let us build upon gains made and continue striving for a police service that truly serves the people of Kenya with honour and dedication.”
Ruto equally promised to implement the remaining phases of salary increment and better perks including the medical insurance, police uniform and better equipment while the police carry out their duties.
“I am very confident that the incoming commission will work with the Ministry of Interior and the National Police Service to make sure that the remaining phases of salary increase for policemen and women will be implemented,” Ruto added.
Already, 38 people have been shortlisted for interviews to fill the positions of chairperson and members of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
In a notice by the Public Service Commission on Saturday, March 15, 2025, nine candidates have been shortlisted to be interviewed for the position of the chairperson of the police commission, while 29 others have been shortlisted for commissioner jobs.
Kinuthia and his team of commissioners have served for six years in the commission and former members of the commission are barred from applying for similar positions or that of the chairperson.
