Kenya Cops’ Haiti Mission Pay Revealed
Kenyan police officers assigned to the UN-backed mission in Haiti could earn up to Ksh279,955 monthly, including allowances, making their peacekeeping roles financially advantageous.
Each officer is set to receive Ksh182,242 monthly from the international agency, with additional allowances significantly boosting their total earnings.
During the vetting by the Appointments Committee on August 1, President William Ruto’s nominee for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, disclosed that the police deployed to Haiti are compensated and insured by the United Nations.
Kindiki assured, “Our officers are covered, insured, and paid for by the United Nations, so there is no cause for concern.”
Research indicates these officers will earn $1,410 monthly, about Ksh182,242 at the current exchange rate.
This salary structure, approved by the UN General Assembly in June 2014, has seen slight increments.
Additionally, the officers are entitled to a Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA) of $756, adding Ksh97,713 to their monthly earnings.
The Kenyan-led mission, authorized by the UN Security Council in October 2023, involves 400 officers as part of a larger group of 1,000 Kenyan police committed to stabilizing the violence-stricken Caribbean nation.
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, also supported by the United States, aims to restore law and order in Haiti.
The UN’s reimbursement framework, detailed on its official site under Peacekeeping Missions, outlines the pay structure for contributing countries.
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The General Assembly’s resolution 68/281 approved a new rate of $1,332 per person per month from July 1, 2014, with gradual increases to $1,365 in 2016 and $1,410 from July 1, 2017.
The Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA) is a key part of the officers’ compensation.
According to the UN, MSA covers long-term living costs, including accommodation, meals, and miscellaneous expenses incurred during duty in a field mission.
The allowance is payable to non-staff personnel provided by a government to serve in individual capacities in UN missions, including peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field missions.
Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti will be drawn from the General Service Unit (GSU), Special Units, and the Border Patrol Unit (BPU).
This deployment aims to support efforts to restore order in Haiti, which has been troubled by gang violence and instability.
Prof. Kindiki praised the officers’ efforts, stating, “It’s also good to report progress so far. The officers have recovered critical infrastructure, including the port, the airport, the main police station, and the hospital from the gangs. Some of the defiant gang leaders have now signed for peace and are willing to engage. Our officers are doing a commendable job. We are praying for them and hope for their continued success.”
Kenya Cops’ Haiti Mission Pay Revealed
