Kenya’s police chief has refuted claims that police officers on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti have not been paid for three months, confirming that salaries were disbursed through October. This statement addresses complaints from deployed officers and highlights Kenya’s leading role in the UN mission to curb gang violence in Haiti.
Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has dismissed allegations that officers deployed in the United Nations-supported peacekeeping mission in Haiti have not received payment for three months. In a statement released on Thursday, Kanja asserted that these officers had been compensated through the end of October. This clarification comes in response to claims made by some Kenyan media outlets, which mentioned grievances from officers regarding delayed salaries. Since their deployment in June, Kenyan police have been actively working to mitigate gang violence in the Caribbean nation, marking Kenya’s contribution as the fourth significant foreign intervention in Haiti.
The issue of unpaid salaries for peacekeeping officers has emerged amidst Kenya’s ongoing support for a UN-backed multinational mission in Haiti. This mission aims to address the escalating gang violence that has plagued the nation, exacerbating humanitarian crises and undermining security. Kenya’s involvement underscores a broader commitment to international peacekeeping efforts, as various foreign police contingents have previously intervened in Haiti’s complex socio-political landscape. The comments by Inspector Kanja reflect an effort to alleviate concerns regarding the welfare of the officers stationed abroad.
The denial by Inspector General Douglas Kanja regarding the salary claims from Kenyan police officers in Haiti seeks to reassure both the public and the deployed personnel about their financial support. As Kenya continues to play a pivotal role in international peacekeeping, the focus remains on ensuring the well-being and morale of its officers, essential for the success of their mission in Haiti against rising gang violence.
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