Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched investigations after a police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training at the National Police Service Campus, Kiganjo College in Nyeri County.

The recruit identified as Alfas Kimutai Kiptoo, 23, was among a group of recruits on the morning run at Kahawa area along Kiganjo-King’ongo road when he collapsed on February 6, 2026.

He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. 

The family of the deceased was informed of the incident as the body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

Last week, another recruit died in similar circumstances at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado county. 

Police said the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo, died on January 31, 2026. 

Police said the victim was undertaking a recruit course at GSU Field Campus – Magadi when he developed sudden unconsciousness and was rushed to Magadi hospital for treatment and later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. 

The latest incident increases to four the number of recruits so far dead since they joined police colleges in December 2025.

The other incidents happened in Kiganjo Campus and Embakasi.

On January 18, 2026, a recruit died while undergoing treatment at the Administration Police Training College (APTC) A-Campus in Embakasi, Nairobi.

The victim first sought medical attention, complaining of chest pain, dizziness, cough and fatigue before he died. 

A similar tragedy happened in the military when three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits died after developing medical complications during a routine training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret.

According to the KDF report, the incident occurred on January 29, 2026, during an endurance physical exercise.

“The recruits developed medical complications while participating in a routine endurance exercise,” the military said.

The KDF indicated in a report that immediate first aid was administered by on-site medical personnel before the affected recruits were evacuated to Eldoret Regional Hospital for specialised treatment. 

However, despite the concerted efforts, the three recruits were pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the next of kin were formally notified, and the military is providing the necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families.