Kenyan Police in Haiti to Receive Salaries Soon, MSSM Confirms
Kenyan police officers in Haiti will soon receive their salaries, with a new system ensuring timely payments. The mission addresses welfare concerns and highlights progress with Haiti National Police. The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) has confirmed that Kenyan police officers in Haiti will soon see their salaries deposited in their accounts. MSSM has introduced a new payment mechanism to ensure timely disbursements and addresses previous concerns about welfare, while appreciating the progress made in collaboration with Haiti National Police.
The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti has provided an update on the payment of salaries for Kenyan police officers deployed there. According to the latest communication from MSSM, the process for disbursing these salaries has been finalized, and the funds will soon be available in the officers' bank accounts.
“The process for the disbursement of salaries to the MSSM officers' accounts has been finalized, and it is expected that the funds will be reflected in their individual bank accounts within this week,” MSSM stated in a press release dated August 25.
In a move to address concerns over payment delays, MSSM announced that a new system has been put in place to ensure timely payments moving forward. “An elaborate mechanism has been established to guarantee that payments will be made promptly at the end of each month,” the statement continued.
The mission assured that there are no further concerns regarding the welfare of the officers, as all necessary processes have been finalized. MSSM highlighted that despite still being in the deployment phase, significant progress has already been made in collaboration with the Haiti National Police (HNP).
The MSSM also appreciated the existing amenities that have been provided for the Kenyan officers, emphasizing that communication systems have been put in place to allow them to stay in touch with their loved ones back home.
“The MSSM officers have been enjoying and continue to utilize the available communication and interactive systems to stay connected with their families in Kenya,” the statement read.
MSSM stressed that the officers remain committed, patriotic, and focused on the mission's success, and they trust that their welfare is being taken care of by the entire leadership team, including the Kenyan government, the Trust Fund Advisory Board, and the MSSM itself.
The mission is anchored under the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy and the Trust Fund, which is supported voluntarily by donor countries. MSSM expressed satisfaction with the speed at which the concerned bodies have moved to operationalize the Trust Fund, ensuring that the officers' welfare is prioritized.
This clarification comes after earlier reports suggested that the officers had not yet received their salaries under the UN-backed operation. The latest update is expected to alleviate concerns and reassure the officers and their families that their needs are being addressed.
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