President William Ruto on Friday, April 4, 2025 officially handed over 60 housing units at Chuka Police Station in Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County.
Upon arrival, the President was received by the Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service, Mr. Douglas Kanja, and the Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Administration Police Service (DIG APS), Mr. Gilbert Masengeli.
The project, undertaken by the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, comprises 12 two-bedroom units and 48 bed-sitter apartments, which will significantly improving the living conditions of police officers.
In his remarks, President Ruto expressed his satisfaction with the project’s completion, describing it as a key milestone in the government’s plan to construct 27,000 housing units for police officers nationwide.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing police welfare and operational efficiency by providing modern and dignified housing, ultimately improving service delivery to the public.
The Inspector General thanked the government for the new housing units, saying it is a testament to its dedication to police welfare. He further assured the President of the National Police Service’s unwavering commitment to serving the nation diligently.
Also present were the Commandant, General Service Unit (GSU), Mr. Ranson Loolmodoni, SAIG, NPS Spokesperson Mr. Muchiri Nyaga, AIG, Tharaka Nithi County Police Commander, Mr. Zacheaus Ng’eno, CP, County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO), Madam Agnes Chepkemoi, CP and Mr. George Kirera, CP, among other senior officers.
~As reported by National Police Communication UnitÂ
