City billionaire rewards 20 brave police officers
Kenyan billionaire industrialist Manu Chandaria has awarded at least twenty Police Officers for risking their lives under various circumstance while on duty.
In a post by the National Police Service on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, NPS announced that the Chandaria Foundation recognised the officers outstanding work .
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The award was done through the Chandaria Foundation, which has been awarding police officers who go an extra mile to make the country safe and secure for more than 30 years.
“Today, 9th December 2025, the Chandaria Foundation recognised the extraordinary courage of 20 officers from the National Police Service (NPS), presenting them with the annual Chandaria Bravery Award,” NPS said.
The ceremony which was presided over by the Inspector General Douglas Kanja, was held at the National Police Service Headquarters in Nairobi.
At the time, Kanja expressed deep gratitude to Dr Manu Chandaria and the Foundation for their unwavering support and commitment to nurturing bravery within the Service.
“The ceremony, held at NPS Headquarters, was presided over by Inspector General (IG) Mr.Douglas Kanja. During the event, IG Kanja expressed deep gratitude to Dr.Manu Chandaria and the Foundation for their unwavering support and commitment to nurturing bravery within the Service,” NPS added.
He emphasised that the awards serve as a beacon of hope and encouragement to all officers while noting that officers have a sacred mandate to protect life and property, preserve order, and prevent and detect crime.
He also acknowledged the immense pressure and danger officers face daily, from confronting armed criminals and conducting flood rescues to de-escalating volatile situations.
Kanja further lauded the 20 officers for demonstrating extraordinary presence of mind, compassion beyond the call of duty, and unyielding resolve in the face of grave danger.
On his part, Kanja recommitted to enhancing the welfare, training, and working conditions of officers, noting that a motivated, equipped, and valued officer is the country’s bravest asset.
Likewise, Atul Kshetry, representing Dr.Manu Chandaria, congratulated the recipients and thanked the NPS for its dedication to maintaining law and order. He also extended gratitude to the officers’ family members for their enduring support and sacrifice.
