Kenya
Two months after Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti, they are yet to receive their deployment allowances.
The Nation, a leading Kenyan newspaper, reported that families of the officers were unable to properly anticipate the return of their children to school due to lack of pay by the United Nations which approved the deployment to Haiti.
About 400 Kenyan officers landed in the Caribbean nation for a multinational mission aimed at supporting the Haitian Police in its fights against gangs.
The UN supports but does not manage the MSS Mission. It established a trust fund which is facilitated voluntarily from donor countries.
Main contributors are Canada, France and the United States of America.
During a interview to the the Citizen TV, the US Ambassador to Kenya deplored Tuesday (Aug. 27) the pay delay and said the officers will be remunerated by Friday (Aug. 30).
READ ALSO: Haiti: US ambassador visits Kenyan police, announces additional funds
Her remark came one day after the Kenya National police Service said it was working to ensure continued support to its deployed officers.
It added the officers did draw their Kenyan salaries.
Last September, the US pledged $100 million to the mission.
Go to video
Eliud Kipchoge returns to the London Marathon
Go to video
Kenya: Ant smuggling suspects set to be sentenced on May 7
01:16
Africa mourns Pope Francis, a voice for peace and justice
Go to video
World Food Programme to halt aid for 650,000 women and children in Ethiopia
01:06
UN warns of deepening Haiti crisis
Go to video
Kenyan runners win both male and female races at Boston Marathon 2025