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The study used proportionate random sampling. The study targeted 582 officers comprising of Training Officers (TOs) and Chief Instructors (CIs) from the Administration Police Training College, Kiganjo police training college and the GSU training college in Embakasi. The study adopted descriptive research design. The study was grounded on conflict theory and Andragogy theory. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of police training programme content and delivery methods on Counter-Terrorism Capability in Kenya.