Ruto challenges new police recruits – ‘Kenya values your sacrifice’
President William Ruto has outlined a raft of benefits and reforms targeting police officers, including higher pay, improved housing, expanded healthcare, better equipment, modern training and stronger support for officers injured or killed in the line of duty. Ruto announced the measures on Friday, September 18, 2026, as he presided over the passing-out parade of […]
President William Ruto addressed the graduating class of police recruits at the National Police College in Nairobi on September 18, 2026. He announced a series of reforms to improve the conditions and support for police officers, emphasizing the nation's appreciation for their sacrifices. The President outlined new benefits, including a 36% increase in entry-level pay, improved housing, expanded healthcare, better equipment, and enhanced training.
Ruto highlighted that the revised pay structure aims to make compensation more sustainable and reflect the risks officers face. He also announced the construction of 28,000 housing units specifically for police officers, with 870 units already completed and 12,000 under construction. The healthcare coverage has been expanded to over 8,000 facilities across all counties, and the government is investing in modern police equipment and training.
Ruto stressed that the government would provide practical support for injured officers and their families, as well as recognition for the often-unnoticed but crucial work of police officers.
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