Insurance Companies Ordered to Compensate All Officers Injured in Line of Duty
Hundreds of police officers are reportedly grappling with unsettled claims several years after they suffered life-changing injuries...
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Insurance companies providing cover for Kenyan police officers have been ordered to pay all pending compensation claims for those injured while on duty. The directive, issued during a Senate Committee meeting on Thursday, October 30, gives insurers 14 days to settle claims approved by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).
- Ksh1.075 Billion had been paid to officers as of October 2025 by the insurance consortium, but delays persist.
- Committee Chairperson Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo issued the firm ultimatum.
- Lawmakers expressed outrage over officers waiting years for compensation, with some injuries dating back to previous regimes, leading to frustration and hardship.
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