Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his Interior counterpart Kithure Kindiki have called on disciplined officers to work in harmony since they serve similar functions of offering security to Kenyans.
The officials said the two security formations should work in sync and stop confrontations as recently witnessed in some parts of the country.
While apparently breaking their silence on the recent incidents of violent confrontation between members of the two security formations, they said the two must display comradeship.
“The differences being displayed creates the wrong impression to the citizenry. The two formations should be seen as working in harmony, “Duale said.
They spoke today during the handing over of the Wanini Keriri Magereza Hospital to the Prison Service Department in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
The modern level 4 facility was constructed by KDF and is expected to enhance access to quality medical care services to uniformed officers.
The 150-bed capacity facility has two major theatres, two ICU beds, a maternity wing and dental care unit will also be serving Ruiru residents on referral basis.
“The hospital will serve disciplined forces and some referral cases for locals. It is a step towards the government commitment to ensuring that uniformed officers get the best quality medical services to enable them offer the best security services for social-economic development of the country,” Duale said.
On his part, Kindiki emphasised the need for maintainance of government facilities, noting that regrettably many such buildings and equipment were in a state of neglect and dilapidation.
“Going forward, we shall ensure government amenities are well taken care of to the level of attracting better services. We expect them to get facelifts, have better client service, to get to the level of private facilities,” Kindiki said.
Ruiru MP Simon King’ara said the facility will decongest Ruiru level 4 hospital that is always crowded owing to the populous nature of the constituency.
“This facility is a welcome boost to residents as some will get referrals here. It will also decongest the Ruiru Level 4 Hospital that is always crowded,” said King’ara.
By Muoki Charles
