Kenya Police Chief Refutes Claims of Unpaid Officers in Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Inspector General Douglas Kanja of the Kenyan police has denied reports that officers in Haiti’s peacekeeping mission have not been paid for three months, stating they were compensated through October.
In response to claims of unpaid salaries, Kenya’s police chief, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, has clarified that officers engaged in the multinational peacekeeping mission in Haiti have received their compensation through the end of October. Reports by Kenyan media had suggested that these officers had not been paid for a duration of three months, raising concerns regarding their financial support while deployed. Kanja emphasized that payments have been fulfilled despite these allegations. Kenyan police forces are operating in Haiti with the aim of addressing the severe gang-related violence plaguing the nation.
The allegations regarding unpaid salaries emerged amid Kenya’s ongoing involvement in peacekeeping efforts in Haiti. The Kenyan police contingent, which was deployed in June, represents the fourth significant international military or police intervention in the Caribbean nation. Given the historical context of violence and instability in Haiti, these peacekeeping missions are crucial in attempts to restore security and order. The functioning of these missions heavily relies on timely compensation for the deployed personnel, thus making the issue of salary payments particularly sensitive.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja’s statements aim to resolve the concerns regarding salary payments raised by deployed officers. By affirming that payments have been made up to October, Kanja seeks to reinforce the commitment of the Kenyan authorities to support their peacekeeping personnel. The effectiveness of the ongoing peacekeeping mission in Haiti remains pivotal as the country grapples with serious gang violence and challenges to public safety.
Original Source: keyt.com
