The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an investigation into claims that Senator Karen Nyamu admitted to assisting in forging academic certificates for police recruitment. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has demanded that the NPS summon Nyamu to address the allegations.
Nyamu reportedly made remarks suggesting she had helped a supporter forge a Form 16 certificate, a document used in Kenya’s secondary school leaving examination. The NPS has confirmed that candidates who were recruited by the police under the Kiganjo program were expelled after verification protocols were applied.
The controversy follows a public statement by Nyamu, in which she allegedly acknowledged involvement in the forgery of documents used to secure police positions. Ndegwa Njiru, representing the accused, has called on the NPS to take formal action. The NPS has not yet issued a public statement on the matter.
This incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of recruitment practices within the Kenyan police force. Previous reports have highlighted irregularities in the selection process, prompting calls for greater transparency. The current probe into Nyamu’s alleged involvement marks another step in efforts to address concerns about integrity in police recruitment.
