Elizabeth Kamene, a mother of eight, was left speechless after Police Officers stationed in Nyandarua paid her a visit on Wednesday, June 10, with bags of goodies and 3 months rent.
The officers united and raised funds to bail out the family that had been struggling just for a plate of food.
“I have suffered for about 10 years, going for days without food and the children have no clothing and beddings.
"The two girls who are in Form One rely on free government education and well-wishers to survive because what I get from casual work is not enough to provide a meal a day,” Kamene revealed.
Officer Commanding Kasuku Police Station Cleopas Juma, revealed that they learned of the plight of Kamene's family after she went around the village seeking accommodation.
She could no longer afford to cover the cost of her dilapidated two-roomed timber house, which prompted the officers to act.
The entire village also chipped in and donated what they could to help out the poor family.
“Officers came together and mobilized resources among themselves as well as from the community to provide for Kamene and her children.
“The officers are parents just like their neighbours and they could not watch the children suffer. We are human,” Officer Juma stated.
The family of 9 also received beds, blankets, and other essential household items including foodstuffs.
Cases of police brutality have been on the rise with some sparking protests, but the actions of the officers from Nyandarua shows that there are those who are determined to adhere to their mantra of 'service to all'.
On June 7, Mwea police donated food to vulnerable residents in the area in a bid to help them survive harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite the countless cases of police officers caught on the wrong side of the law, there have been instances in which a single officer's act warmed Kenyans hearts.
On March 28, a photo of the unidentified officer helping a mother with her luggage during the 7 pm to 5 am curfew went viral, with Kenyans lauding her for exemplary service.
The National Police Service has been on the ropes with human rights activist baying for blood over reports of officers involved killings.
In his latest statement, Police Spokesperson Charles Owino urged the public to view the story from both sides as some officers have also been brutally murdered by civilians.
"We have lately had cases where Police officers have been killed by civilians using machetes. The latest case being the killing of a 29-year-old police officer by civilians in Lamu yesterday. The officer was attacked without provoking or even attempting to arrest anyone," he revealed.
