Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday, May 1, 2025, visited injured Kenyan security officers receiving treatment at Nairobi West Hospital, including one who sustained injuries while on duty in Haiti.
Kenya has deployed a police contingent to support international peacekeeping efforts in Haiti.
In an official statement after the visit, Murkomen said the gesture was meant to show appreciation and solidarity with the country’s disciplined forces, who continue to put their lives on the line to keep Kenyans safe.
“This afternoon, we have come here to the Nairobi West Hospital to come and visit our officers who got injured in the line of duty, including one officer who got injured in Haiti,” Murkomen said.
“Our visit is to appreciate and stand in solidarity with our men in uniform.”
Murkomen emphasised the sacrifices made by security officers to keep the country safe and called for continued support for them, noting that some had been injured during operations both locally and abroad, including one in Haiti.
“Our security officers sacrifice a lot to keep us safe and secure, and they need our support. The officers sustained injuries in the fight against crime in various parts of the country, including one in Haiti,” he said.
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He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of security personnel through ongoing reforms, including better pay, improved working conditions, and enhanced access to medical care.
Murkomen added that the injured officers are receiving quality care, saying their recovery reflects progress made in supporting the welfare of disciplined forces.
“The officers are on the path to recovery and are getting the best possible care—a demonstration of the strides we’ve made in improving their well-being,” he noted.
“The injuries our men and women in uniform sustain highlight the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. Today, we come together to show our appreciation for their service.”
The CS also extended condolences to the families of five officers who recently lost their lives in separate security operations across the country.
“I also sent our deep sympathies to the families of five officers who lost their lives in recent operations across the country,” he added.
Murkomen was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General (KPS) Eliud Lagat, and Deputy Inspector General (APS) Gilbert Masengeli, among other senior security officials.