Many locked out as police enlist recruits
- 5 years ago
The recruitment of 10,000 police officers kicked off Monday morning in a countrywide exercise with many candidates complaining that they have been locked out.
In Nairobi, the exercise was held at the Nyayo National Stadium, where more than 800 candidates were locked out due to various reasons – including arriving late and not meeting the set standards.
“They had told us that we were locked out because of being late and I was here at 8.02am. I see that is not really good as those who were allowed in were less than 300,” Ben Odhiambo, one of the prospective candidates stated.
“When we reached the venue, they told us that we should be have two copies of our certificates. When we went to do that and came back, we were locked out,” 22 year old Anne Njeri, complained.
Those who failed to make the cut expressed disappointment while stating that they should have been given more time.
“This is my first time to try out here in Nairobi but I had tried in Bomet several times and today I have been told that I do not have a birth certificate and that is really disappointing,” stated Joseph Kipkoech.
“When I came here, I had high hopes of being taken into the police force but since I did not have a birth certificate, I failed to meet the cut,” Bernard Nzioka who had come all the way from Machakos said.
In Nairobi, the exercise was held at the Nyayo National Stadium, where more than 800 candidates were locked out due to various reasons – including arriving late and not meeting the set standards.
“They had told us that we were locked out because of being late and I was here at 8.02am. I see that is not really good as those who were allowed in were less than 300,” Ben Odhiambo, one of the prospective candidates stated.
“When we reached the venue, they told us that we should be have two copies of our certificates. When we went to do that and came back, we were locked out,” 22 year old Anne Njeri, complained.
Those who failed to make the cut expressed disappointment while stating that they should have been given more time.
“This is my first time to try out here in Nairobi but I had tried in Bomet several times and today I have been told that I do not have a birth certificate and that is really disappointing,” stated Joseph Kipkoech.
“When I came here, I had high hopes of being taken into the police force but since I did not have a birth certificate, I failed to meet the cut,” Bernard Nzioka who had come all the way from Machakos said.