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Raw deal for police and prisons officers in Sh9bn cover plan

The report reveals that officers who sustain injuries in the line of duty are not compensated, despite being provided for in the deal.

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by LUKE AWICH

News06 March 2025 - 05:00
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In Summary


  • The officers are left to struggle accessing compensation and other benefits despite the insurer receiving billions of taxpayers’ money.
  • The cover was to provide comprehensive medical care, life insurance, compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty and benefits in case an officer dies.

The Sh8.6 billion police insurance scheme does not work, an audit shows.

The officers are left to struggle accessing compensation and other benefits despite the insurer receiving billions of taxpayers’ money.

The cover was to provide comprehensive medical care, life insurance, compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty and benefits in case an officer dies.

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