The Social Health Authority (SHA) has revealed that more than 1,500 police officers injured in the line of duty have benefited from compensation worth Ksh.1.2 billion.
SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi presented the figures on Thursday while appearing before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations.
According to Dr. Mwangangi, the Authority successfully processed and settled 1,567 compensation claims filed by officers who suffered injuries while performing official duties.
According to Dr. Mwangangi, the Authority successfully processed and settled 1,567 compensation claims filed by officers who suffered injuries while performing official duties.
She assured senators that SHA remains committed to ensuring that every officer eligible for compensation receives their benefits without unnecessary delays.
However, she noted that not all submitted claims could be approved. SHA rejected 432 claims, citing various reasons such as incomplete requirements or failure to meet criteria.
However, she noted that not all submitted claims could be approved. SHA rejected 432 claims, citing various reasons such as incomplete requirements or failure to meet criteria.
An additional 129 cases are being disputed, while 95 claims remain pending because the affected officers have not submitted all the required documents.
Dr. Mwangangi further informed the Committee that 155 claims are currently in the payment-processing stage, awaiting completion of internal procedures. Another 41 cases are undergoing deeper review before a final decision is made.
Despite the detailed breakdown, senators expressed concern that SHA’s numbers differed from those presented by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSH). The Committee said the variations raised questions about coordination among the three state agencies responsible for handling police compensation.
Committee Chair Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi directed SHA, NPSC, and DOSH to urgently harmonize their records and present a unified list of claims. He emphasized that lawmakers expected consistency and transparency across all institutions involved.
“We are instructing the Social Health Authority, the National Police Service Commission, and DOSH to meet, reconcile their data, and produce a single verified record of all claims,” Senator Ltumbesi said.
The Committee also cautioned SHA against rejecting claims on grounds that an officer might have been off-duty at the time of injury. They argued that police officers are considered to be on duty around the clock and that such reasoning should not be used to deny compensation.
Additionally, senators stressed that no injured officer should be subjected to a second medical evaluation, as DOSH is the only legally mandated institution authorized to assess occupational injuries.
Committee members vowed to push for full compensation for all eligible officers, reiterating that those who risk their lives for national security must be protected and supported.
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