National Police Service Probes Senator Karen Nyamu Over Alleged Certificate Forgery Admission

The National Police Service (NPS) has initiated an official review of a widely circulated video in which nominated Senator Karen Nyamu allegedly admitted to assisting a supporter in forging a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) document to gain entry into the police force.

In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed that the service is examining the politician’s public remarks regarding fraudulent enlistment.

“The National Police Service (NPS) has come across a video in which a senior nominated politician states that she was aware of a supporter who used a fake certificate in an attempt to join the National Police Service as a recruit constable,” the statement read.

Controversial Broadcast Statements

The investigation follows statements made by Senator Nyamu during a live radio broadcast on Friday, October 23, where she claimed to have facilitated a loyal campaigner’s admission to the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo using forged academic credentials.

According to Nyamu’s account during the interview on Radio Generation, the recruit was subsequently identified and apprehended alongside 17 other individuals following internal background verifications at the training institution.

“I recently tried to help a very staunch campaigner of mine join the police force. We forged a Form 4 certificate. She went to Kiganjo for training; we were so happy, but after investigations, she was arrested for forgery alongside 17 others,” Nyamu stated during the show.

Police Response and Vetting Protocols

The NPS strongly condemned the lawmaker’s statements, highlighting the gravity of the admission given her dual role as an officer of the court and a sitting legislator.

“The sentiments expressed in the video are both regrettable and unacceptable, particularly as they come from a lawmaker and legal counsel,” the police service emphasized.

The police administration clarified that the incident formed part of a broader crackdown on falsified documentation during the recruitment intake, leading to the administrative dismissal and arrest of those involved.

The NPS reiterated that police enlistment remains governed by strict document verification protocols, warning prospective candidates that attempts to secure employment through forged credentials will lead to prosecution.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Senator Nyamu will be formally summoned to record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).