The government will set up a benevolent fund for dependents of National Police Service and Prisons Kenya officers who fall in line of duty.
Interior CS Kindiki Kithure has said a team from relevant institutions has been set up to workout the framework of the fund, which will consolidate benefits for fallen officers.
He said the team should submit a report within 30 days for formation of the fund.
"We realise that for the families of the fallen officers, although there is assurance of payment and other benefits, they struggle to put food on the table," Kindiki said.
He was speaking at the fourth memorial ceremony for 53 police and 4 prisons officers who died on duty since November 2021.
The event took place at Embakasi AP Training College on Friday.
It was inspired by the sacrifices the heroes and heroines made to the nation, aspiring to make a positive contribution.
The CS further committed to fast-track last payment, gratuity and pensions of fallen officers.
He said the fund will help most deserving families of fallen police officers get scholarships for children, access to medical services and other emergencies.
Kindiki said the committee will among other things draft regulations and governance structure of the fund.
"That fund will be housed in the Ministry of Interior, so that we help mobilise resources in government and elsewhere," he said.
