The Kenya National Police DT Sacco has unveiled a state-of-the-art gymnasium at National Police College – Main Campus, Kiganjo to boost the police wellness and fitness.
The facility was unveiled during a high-energy ceremony attended by Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives & MSMEs Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, KNPDTS Chief Executive Officer Solomon Angutsa, and College Commandant
The ultra-modern gymnasium, capable of accommodating up to 500 trainees, is fully equipped with cutting-edge fitness equipment including treadmills, Stairmasters, dumbbells, barbells, and bench press stations. The facility also features changing rooms, bathrooms, and an on-site medical unit—making it one of the most comprehensive wellness centres within the National Police Service.
Speaking during the official opening, CS Oparanya lauded the Kenya National Police DT Sacco as the best-managed Sacco in the country. “This facility is more than just a gym; it is a reflection of the Sacco’s deep commitment to the welfare of its members. It symbolizes our dedication to the holistic well-being of officers who serve this nation selflessly,” he stated
He noted that the Sacco movement in Kenya has grown significantly, now boasting over 13,000 registered cooperatives with Kshs 1.2 trillion in savings, out of which Kshs 1 trillion has been lent to members to support their economic activities.
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“By involving all ranks from junior officers to the Inspector General in financial empowerment through Sacco membership, we are driving meaningful financial inclusion. This is a powerful tool for national economic transformation,” Oparanya added, also encouraging officers to begin retirement planning early.
The Acting Deputy Inspector General of Police, Patrick Tito, who represented the Inspector General, echoed the importance of physical and mental wellness for modern policing. “This gymnasium is not just a fitness centre it is a tool for stress management, resilience building, and enhancing the operational efficiency of our service,” he said.
Tito also confirmed plans to establish similar facilities in other police training institutions, including the GSU Training College.
“This is part of our broader police modernization and reform agenda. A physically fit and emotionally stable officer is key to delivering people-centred policing in the 21st century,” Tito stated.
The Kenya National Police DT Sacco began construction of the gymnasium on April 6, 2024, completing it on December 11, 2024. The Sacco not only financed the construction but also fully equipped and branded the facility at a total cost of Kshs 142 million—Kshs 79 million for construction and Kshs 63 million for equipment.
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National Chairman of the Police Sacco, David Sohelo Mategwa, highlighted that the gymnasium is a long-term investment in the well-being of both trainees and serving officers. “This is not charity it’s smart corporate social investment.
This gym will attract new members, support fitness, and build morale. It assures us that the Sacco will be here today, tomorrow, and forever,” he said.
He further thanked the government for its recent announcement to recruit 10,000 new officers, saying the Sacco looks forward to enrolling each one as a new member. “Every new recruit is not just a security asset they are also potential stakeholders in financial growth through the cooperative movement,” Mategwa remarked.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, commended the Sacco for continuously setting the bar in Sacco governance and social responsibility, encouraging other cooperatives to emulate the example.
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Other notable attendees included the Commandant of NPC – Kiganjo, Nyale Munga; Deputy Commandant Madam Easter Wangeci; Director of the School of Leadership Dominic Musembi; CEO of Kenya National Police DT Sacco Solomon Atsiaya; and several senior police and Sacco officials.
zCS Oparanya reaffirmed the government’s support for the cooperative movement and announced forthcoming reforms to safeguard Sacco members from mismanagement. “We will not allow a few rogue officials to derail the dreams of hardworking Kenyans. A new Cooperative Bill and revisions to the Sacco Societies Act are on the way,” he said.
The Police Sacco Gymnasium in Kiganjo now stands not just as a building, but as a living testimony to what dedication, cooperation, and vision can achieve—a hub of strength, resilience, and renewed morale for Kenya’s police force.
By Rodgers Wagura
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