• Kindiki said the hospital will reduce dependence on private hospitals.
• "The government continues to invest in facilitating our security personnel."
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki now says that frontline officers protecting the country from harm by organised criminal gangs now have a place where they can be treated in case they get hurt on duty. https://rb.gy/gvw3jm
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki now says that frontline officers protecting the country from harm by organised criminal gangs now have a place where they can be treated in case they get hurt on duty.
Speaking when the National Police Service Hospital Level IV Hospital in Mbagathi was handed over to his ministry from Defence, Kindiki said the hospital will reduce dependence on private hospitals.
He went on to say that the hospital will also help in the treatment of families of Kenyan police officers.
"The government continues to invest in facilitating our security personnel. Our personnel who are serving in very difficult and dangerous situations, those on the frontline in the fight against terror and other organised crimes including banditry we are sure going forward they have a facility in case they get hurt by the enemy.
"They have a place where they can be evacuated for treatment instead of going to private facilities," Kindiki said.
The CS said the facility cost Sh1.2 billion and has state-of-the-art facilities that are critical in health care.
He appreciated the Ministry of Defence for the support they accorded his ministry in the construction and equipping of the hospital.
Kindiki hailed the collaboration shown by the country's security organs working together, despite having different mandates.
The Interior CS called on all who will be tasked with the responsibility of running the National Police Service Hospital to make sure the facilities are maintained well so that its good standards are not run down.
"This country has to develop a culture of maintaining public facilities so they can match the ambience, quality and durability of those in the private sector."
Defence CS Aden Duale the hospital is poised to provide comprehensive health care to the police, their families and the community.
The hospital has a bed capacity of 150 beds, a parking facility for 4 ambulances, 20 staff vehicles and 50 vehicles belonging to the public.
"The journey to this momentous occasion has been marked by dedication perseverance and collaboration between KDF, NPS, Interior Ministry and the government of Kenya," Duale said.