NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18 – President William Ruto has announced that the Government has invested Sh21 billion of the Sh30 billion allocated to the Police Modernisation Programme.

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Ruto said the modernisation programme is aimed at equipping the National Police Service with modern tools, technology and capabilities to enhance its ability to protect and serve Kenyans.

“We are investing in protective equipment, mobility, air support, secure communications, surveillance, command-and-control systems, and digital capabilities,” the President said.

He spoke on Friday while presiding over the 50th General Service Unit (GSU) recruits Pass-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘B’ Campus in Utawala, Nairobi.

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Ruto said the Government was also strengthening police training in areas including counter-terrorism, intelligence-led operations, public order management, forensic investigations, cybercrime, emergency response and the lawful use of force.

The President said the Government is also addressing housing challenges facing police officers and their families through the Institutional Housing component of the Affordable Housing Programme.

He said 28,000 housing units are being developed across the country for police officers.

Of these, 870 units have been completed, 12,000 are under construction, more than 1,500 are at the procurement stage, while 15,000 others are planned for development.

“This is what standing with our officers means: Ensuring that every man and woman entrusted with protecting our nation can return from duty to a decent home and raise a family in dignity,” Ruto said.

On healthcare, Ruto said more than 138,000 police and prison officers are now covered under the Usalama medical scheme through the Social Health Authority (SHA).

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya