The National Police Service has raised concerns over remarks by Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu about her alleged role in helping a political supporter use a forged academic certificate to join the police service.
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the service was examining a video in which the senator appeared to describe how she helped a campaign supporter who did not have the required Form Four qualification.
The remarks were made during a live interview on Radio Generation on Friday, October 23, when Nyamu recounted attempting to help the supporter secure a place in police training despite lacking the necessary academic documents.
According to the senator’s account, the supporter proceeded to the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, but was later arrested after the alleged use of fraudulent certificates was discovered.
Nyamu further claimed that the recruit was arrested alongside 17 other trainees and that the group was subsequently removed from the college.
The police service described the remarks as “regrettable and unacceptable,” citing the responsibility of public officials to uphold the law and maintain confidence in public institutions.
The NPS reiterated that police recruitment is subject to strict scrutiny of applicants’ academic credentials and that attempts to gain entry using forged documents are unacceptable.
The controversy has renewed debate about political influence in public-sector recruitment and the importance of ensuring that all applicants are assessed against the same standards.
However, the police statement confirmed that the video was being examined but did not explicitly announce a formal criminal investigation against Nyamu personally. Her account of the events also does not, on its own, establish a legal finding of guilt.
The next steps will depend on the outcome of the police review and whether investigators establish grounds for further action.