By Antynet Ford
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has shown compassion for injured police officers by distributing Sh13 million in mobility and assistive devices, and a Sh1 million cash donation.
This partnership with the National Police Service honours the sacrifices of officers who have been injured while protecting Kenyans.
The Niko Fitii social value programme is committed to enhancing the well-being of Kenyan police officers, aligning with the National Police Service’s mission.
Dr Hillary Maina Wachinga, Group Managing Director at Kenya Re, said: “The Niko Fiti campaign empowers persons with disabilities to take an active role in nation building. We are partnering with the National Police Service to support officers who got injured while serving the country.”
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja welcomed the partnership saying some police officers were undergoing difficulties leading normal lives due to lack of specialised equipment to enhance their mobility and carrying out their daily chores.
“Kenya Re’s gesture to our officers who have sustained various forms of disability while serving in the line of duty, as well as their dependents, not only supports our officers but also contributes significantly to their mental and physical well-being, in line with the ongoing efforts to provide psychosocial support and mental health training through our partnership with the Disability Mainstreaming Foundation Kenya,”he said.
The 2019 census highlighted that 2.2% (0.9 million people) of Kenyans live with some form of disability. To date, the Niko Fiti has helped transform the lives of over 11,800 PWDs with assistive and mobility devices in different parts of the country. Its success heavily stems from its community-centred approach and Kenya Re’s commitment to social value.
