- Former police officer Ronald Makori is appealing for help after being medically retired following an accident he suffered in the line of duty
- Makori claimed he was removed from the police payroll after failing to appear for a headcount, despite his superiors being aware of his medical condition
- With no salary or medical cover, Makori said he was forced to sell his land and other property, spending nearly KSh 4 million on medical treatment
A former police officer is appealing for help after being medically retired following an accident he suffered while on duty.
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Ronald Makori made an emotional plea in a video, saying he has been left to suffer by the police service he faithfully served for years.
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Makori’s ordeal began in 2018 while he was serving at Ahero Police Station. He recalled the fateful day he and his colleagues were involved in an accident while transporting suspects to Kodiaga Prison.
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As a result of the accident, the officer lost sight in one eye. Despite the setback, he recovered sufficiently to return to work and was later transferred to the crime office at Rongo Police Station.
However, while serving there, Makori lost sight in his second eye, leaving him completely blind and forcing him to return home to seek medical treatment.
“My bosses knew my situation and even visited me at home. A month after I became blind and sought medical attention, I discovered that I had been removed from the police payroll,” he said.
Why was Makori removed from payroll
Alarmed by the development, Makori travelled to police headquarters in Nairobi, where he was informed that he had been removed from the payroll because he had failed to appear during a headcount.
“My bosses knew I was unwell, but they never included me in the headcount. I tried to plead my case at headquarters and even requested to appear before a medical board to prove my condition. I did so and presented my medical reports,” he explained.
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Following the board’s assessment, Makori received an official letter informing him that he had been retired from service on medical grounds.
The devastated former officer said that without a salary or medical cover from his employer, he was forced to sell land and other property to fund treatment in the hope of restoring his eyesight.
Makori noted that two years later, the police service acknowledged that he had spent nearly KSh 4 million on treatment. However, he was only offered KSh 1.2 million in compensation.
“I asked why I was being offered such a small amount when I had spent much more on medical care. I have written letters to the relevant authorities, but I am yet to receive a response. I have been moving up and down to headquarters, yet nothing has been done,” he said.
According to Makori, some officials even promised that he would be reinstated to duty, but no action has been taken.
Former police officer appeals for help
The former officer said his family’s life has been turned upside down by his condition and financial struggles. He lamented that he can no longer provide for his loved ones and fears for his children’s future.
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“My children are bitter. They have become like street children in Nairobi. Everyone is abandoning me because I was a police officer. I got this problem while serving in the line of duty, and now nobody wants to help me. Please help me. My family is suffering because of the police,” stated Makori.
His emotional appeal has drawn attention to the challenges faced by officers who sustain life-changing injuries while serving the country.
Police officer who stayed away from work for 156 days loses case
In other news, NGBREAKINGNEWS reported that a former police officer who deserted his duty station for 156 days lost a constitutional petition seeking reinstatement.
Godfrey John Omutere had argued that the National Police Service violated his rights by dismissing him without a hearing after criminal charges against him were withdrawn.
However, the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that he was the “sole author of his loss of employment” by deserting service.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
