President Kenyatta Pledges Special Hospital, Medical Insurance for Police

The government is committed to improving the welfare and conditions of service for police officers, President Kenyatta has said.

Speaking when he officially closed the annual Inspector General of Police conference at Kenya School of Government on Friday, the Head of State pledged to soon commission a hospital that will specifically deal with cases touching on police officers while their line of duty.

The President further promised to roll out a special medical insurance for police officers to enable them have easy access to health services.

"I will soon commission a police hospital and come up with a robust medical insurance that will cover you and your families," he said.

The police service will further receive two more helicopters by March, in addition to the current three M17 helicopters, to enhance the movement of police to troubled zone. Police patrol cars will also be increased to 6,140, the president pledged.

He hailed the police for keeping Kenyans safe throughout the difficult electioneering period last year.

"2017 was quite an eventful year for the service. You were tried and tested but you proved equal to the task. I haven't gotten a chance to personally say am grateful for all that you did in ensuring Kenyans are safe," he said.