Emerging reports have shown that Kenyan police personnel working for the United Nations-backed mission in Haiti can earn up to KSh 279,955 per month, including allowances.
The international agency pays each officer a base salary of Ksh 182,242, with various allowances that greatly increase their profits. READ FULL STORY
During his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Thursday, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, revealed that the United Nations caters for the officers stationed in Haiti.
“Our officers are covered, insured, and paid by the United Nations, so there is no cause for alarm,” Kindiki said.
The police make $1,410 each month, equivalent to around Ksh 183,140.
This compensation system, agreed by the UN General Assembly in June 2014, has undergone incremental changes over time.
In addition to their base wage, officers get a Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA) of $756, which increases their monthly income by Ksh 99,916.
The MSA covers long-term living expenditures such lodging, meals and incidental expenses incurred during field assignments.
This stipend is given to non-staff members who work in UN missions such as peacekeeping operations and special political missions.
The UN’s reimbursement mechanism, which is outlined on its official website under Peacekeeping Missions, describes the payment structure for contributing countries.
The General Assembly’s resolution 68/281 established a monthly tariff of $1,332 per person on July 1, 2014, with gradual rises to $1,365 in 2016 and $1,410 beginning July 1, 2017.
“It’s also good to report significant progress. The officers have successfully recovered critical infrastructure, including the port, airport, main police station, and hospital from the gangs. Some previously defiant gang leaders have now agreed to peace and are willing to engage. Our officers are doing an excellent job. We pray for their continued success,” Kindiki commended the officers.
As earlier reported on EAFeed, a Kenyan police officer assigned to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti was shot during a confrontation with a gang.
According to a police statement, the officer was wounded in the shoulder while counter firing at the gang members.
The incident occurred while the Kenyan contingent was patrolling the National Hospital-APN Sea Port road. They spotted a truck being attacked and looted by suspected gang members.
When the authorities intervened, they discovered that the gang had shot the driver while looting the loaded truck carrying rice bags.
When the gangs began shooting at them, the patrol squad responded immediately.
During the firefight, the Kenyan officer was shot and injured.
Following the incident, the officer was evacuated and brought to the Life Support Area (LSA) hospital, where he was treated and released to recover.
