Kenya’s police chief denied claims of unpaid salaries for officers in Haiti, stating they were paid through the end of October.
The Inspector General of Kenya’s Police Service, Douglas Kanja, has firmly dismissed claims regarding delayed payments for officers engaged in the United Nations-supported peacekeeping operation in Haiti. During a statement on Thursday, Mr. Kanja asserted that the officers had received their salaries up to the end of October. This response comes in light of complaints from deployed officers to local media suggesting they had not been compensated for a period extending three months.
Kenya has deployed police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational peacekeeping mission aimed at stabilizing the region amidst escalating violence and unrest. The mission, backed by the United Nations, seeks to enhance security conditions and restore peace in Haiti. Unfortunately, allegations regarding unpaid salaries for Kenyan officers have raised concerns both within the country and among stakeholders of the peacekeeping mission, prompting the need for clarification from Kenyan authorities.
In conclusion, Inspector General Douglas Kanja has refuted allegations that officers participating in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti have experienced delays in salary payments. By clarifying that all payments were made up to the end of October, he aims to alleviate concerns regarding the welfare of these officers in a challenging deployment environment. It remains crucial for the Kenyan government to ensure ongoing support for its peacekeeping personnel to maintain morale and operational effectiveness.
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