Kenya: Benefits Families of Slain Kenyan Police Officers in Haiti Will Get

Families of police officers and servicemen who die in the line of duty are entitled to substantial compensation and long-term benefits to cushion them from financial hardship. 

The payouts, which can amount to millions of shillings, vary depending on the officer’s rank, years of service, and salary grade. 

The government has indicated plans to compensate the families of officers who succumbed during the ongoing peacekeeping mission in Haiti. Already, the country has lost two officers in…