The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has pledged the government's continued support for the families of fallen officers. He made the reassurance on Thursday, December 4, 2025, while presiding over the 7th annual commemorative service for fallen heroes of the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service.
In his tribute to officers who lost their lives on the front line, Kanja emphasised the importance of remembering and celebrating those "whose bravery safeguarded Kenya's peace and stability".
He also reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing the Police Veterans and Fallen Heroes Bill, which aims to formally recognise retired officers and address the welfare needs of families of officers who died in the line of duty.
Held at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, the ceremony brought together senior leaders, officers, partners and families in a solemn gathering to honour security personnel who lost their lives while serving the nation.
The ceremony was held under the theme of 'Honouring Their Sacrifice, Upholding Their Legacy'.
The event recognised the courage, dedication and selflessness of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
In his speech, IG Kanja paid tribute to the men and women who lost their lives protecting Kenya’s peace and stability. He said that their bravery was an integral part of the country's security and stressed the importance of remembering their service.
He also expressed his gratitude to the partners and SACCOs who supported the memorial event and continue to improve the welfare of officers and their families.
Several senior officials attended the commemorative service, including Jacob Narengo, the Principal Administrative Secretary for National Administration in the Ministry of Interior.
Also present were Deputy Inspector Generals Eliud Lagat (Kenya Police Service) and Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service).
The deputy director of criminal investigations, John Onyango, represented the DCI director, and Dr Amani Yuda Komora, chairperson of the National Police Service Commission, was also in attendance.
Patrick Aranduh, Commissioner General of Prisons, and Ahmed Issack Hassan, Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, were also present.
