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Bribery claims rock police vetting

National Police Service Commission Chairman Johnston Kavuludi (left) with commissioners Ronald Musengi and Mary Awuor at a past event. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

Fresh bribery claims have hit the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). Some senior officials have been accused of receiving huge bribes to clear corrupt officers during vetting.

A confidential letter purportedly authored by disgruntled police officers and addressed to President Uhuru Kenyatta claimed as much as Sh1.5 million was paid to some members of the commission to clear senior officers with questionable integrity.

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