It has been reported that Kenyan officers in the UN-backed Haiti mission can earn as much as Sh. 280,000 per month, inclusive of all allowances.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
During the vetting by the Cabinet Secretaries Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 1, Professor Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination, shared that Kenyan police are paid and insured by the United Nations.
“Our officers are covered, insured and paid by the United Nations, so there is no cause for alarm,” Kindiki stated.
AbyBizna Kenyarevealed that the United Nations reimbursement framework, established by the General Assembly for countries contributing personnel to UN field operations, sets the starting base salary at Sh. 180,000 ($1410).
This salary structure was set and approved on July 1, 2014, and increased to $1,365 in July 2016. It currently stands at $1,410 per person per month as of July 2017. Additionally, the officers receive a Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA) of Sh. 98,650 ($756).
This allowance covers the long-term living costs of the officers in Haiti, such as accommodation, meals, and miscellaneous expenses incurred during missions. Such allowances are provided to non-staff personnel serving in UN missions, including peacekeeping operations and special political missions.
Speaking before the committee, Professor Kindiki explained that there is good progress to report of the officers who have been deployed to the war-torn nation. He expressed pride in noting that they had accomplished much since arriving at the Carribean country.
“It’s also good to report good progress so far. The officers have recovered critical infrastructure, including the port, the airport, the main police station and the hospital from the gangs,” he said.
“Some of the gang leaders who were defiant 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.”
The Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, authorized by the UN Security Council in October, includes 400 officers as part of a larger contingent of 1,000 Kenyan officers working to restore order in the violence-stricken nation...CONTINUE READING>>
