Kenyan peacekeepers in Haiti earn more than Ksh250,000 per month (including allowances)

Kenyan police officers assigned to the UN-backed mission in Haiti receive up to 279,955 Kenyan shillings per month, including allowances. The basic salary each police officer receives from the international agency is 182,242 Kenyan shillings, and additional allowances significantly increase their income.

On Thursday, August 1, during a review by the Appointments Committee, Professor Kiture Kindiki, the candidate for the Ministry of the Interior and National Government Coordination, revealed that the salaries and insurance of officials stationed in Haiti are borne by the United Nations.

“Our officers are covered and paid by the United Nations, so there is no need to worry.” Jindiki assured.

The monthly salary for officers is US$1,410, equivalent to approximately Ksh183,140 at current exchange rates. The salary structure was approved by the UN General Assembly in June 2014 and has been gradually adjusted over the years.

In addition to the basic salary, officers also receive a Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA) of $756, which adds to their monthly income of Kshs99,916.

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The MSA covers long-term living expenses such as accommodation, meals and incidentals during field missions. This allowance is provided to non-staff members serving in UN missions, including peacekeeping operations and special political missions.

The UN reimbursement framework is detailed on its official website under the “Peacekeeping Missions” section, outlining the remuneration structure for contributing countries. General Assembly resolution 68/281 set a monthly remuneration of $1,332 per person effective July 1, 2014, gradually increasing to $1,365 in 2016 and $1,410 from July 1, 2017.

Professor Kindiki commended the officers for their efforts, noting: “It is also good to report significant progress. Police have successfully recaptured key infrastructure from gangs, including ports, airports, major police stations and hospitals. Some gang leaders who previously resisted have now agreed to peace and are willing to participate. Our police have done an outstanding job. We pray for their continued success.”