Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has demonstrated compassion for injured police officers by distributing KES13 million in mobility and assistive devices, along with a KES1 million cash donation. This partnership with the National Police Service honors the sacrifices of officers injured while protecting Kenyans.
The Niko Fiti social value program is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Kenyan police officers, aligning with the National Police Service’s mission.
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 have been injured while serving the country,” said Kenya Re group managing director Dr Hillary Maina Wachinga.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja welcomed the partnership, noting that some police officers are facing difficulties leading normal lives due to a lack of specialized equipment to enhance their mobility and carry out 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 to their dependents, not only supports our officers but also contributes significantly to their mental and physical well-being. This aligns with our ongoing efforts to provide psychosocial support and mental health training through our partnership with the Disability Mainstreaming Foundation Kenya,” said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
The 2019 census highlighted that 2.2% (0.9 million people) of Kenyans live with some form of disability. To date, Niko Fiti has helped transform the lives of over 11,800 persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing assistive and mobility devices in different parts of the country. Its success largely stems from its community-centered approach and Kenya Re’s commitment to social value.
