Kenya Police Chief Addresses Payment Claims for Officers in Haiti

Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has denied allegations that officers in the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti have not been paid for three months, asserting that they have been compensated up to the end of October.

The Inspector General of Police in Kenya, Douglas Kanja, has refuted claims that officers dispatched to participate in a United Nations-supported peacekeeping operation in Haiti have been without pay for three months. Speaking on Thursday, Mr. Kanja asserted that all salaries for the deployed officers were current, extending payments “up to the end of October.” This statement was made in response to reports from Kenyan media quoting those deployed in Haiti who alleged they had not received their salaries for an extended period.

Recent reports from Kenya indicated a serious concern regarding the payment of officers stationed in Haiti as part of a multinational peacekeeping force. The allegations suggested that the officers had not received their salaries for three months, leading to a public outcry and media coverage. It is crucial to understand the context of peacekeeping missions, which often require significant commitment and sacrifice from participating nations, including the wellbeing and timely payment of their personnel.

In summary, Inspector General Douglas Kanja has decisively countered the claims that Kenyan peacekeepers in Haiti have not been compensated for their service. His assurance that payments are up to date alleviates the concerns raised by deployed officers and highlights the importance of timely remuneration for those serving in international missions.

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