Kenya Police Chief Addresses Salary Concerns for Officers in Haiti…

Kenya’s police chief denied claims that officers in Haiti’s UN peacekeeping mission have not been paid for three months, asserting that payments were made through October. This response follows media reports from deployed officers who raised concerns about salary delays amidst Kenya’s efforts to address gang violence in Haiti.

In response to allegations about unpaid salaries, Kenya’s police chief, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, confirmed that officers deployed under the United Nations-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti have received their payments through the end of October. This statement counters reports from Kenyan media that suggested some officers had not received salaries for over three months. Kenya is currently leading an international police force aimed at addressing escalating gang violence in Haiti, marking the fourth significant foreign intervention in the region since June.

Kenya has taken the lead in deploying a contingent of police officers to Haiti to assist in stabilizing the nation, which has been plagued by violence and insecurity largely due to gang activities. The deployment comes amid ongoing challenges in the country, prompting the need for international assistance. The payment issues raised by some officers have sparked concerns regarding the welfare of those participating in peacekeeping missions, highlighting the critical nature of adequate remuneration for personnel involved in such operations.

Inspector General Douglas Kanja’s statement seeks to alleviate concerns regarding the financial treatment of Kenyan officers serving in Haiti, assuring that they are compensated appropriately for their service. This incident underscores the importance of financial transparency and support for peacekeeping forces, particularly in regions facing significant unrest.

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