Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has disclosed that the taxpayer will spend a total of Sh241 million that the government has allocated for essential preparations. This financial obligation pushed on the taxpayer will be reimbursed once the deployment receives the green light.
Kindiki, during his appearance before the bicameral house’s joint committees overseeing the Haiti deployment, emphasized the necessity of the allocated funds for crucial preparatory work.
The comprehensive budget for the multinational mission is estimated at 600 million US dollars, encompassing officer preparation, logistics, transportation, accommodation, and the repatriation process.
The Interior Cabinet Secretary clarified that the government plans to implement a phased deployment strategy, rather than deploying all 1000 officers simultaneously, citing strategic considerations.
The ongoing identification process for the officers is contingent on the outcome of a court decision that temporarily suspended the deployment.
Deployment structure
Addressing concerns about the potential impact on internal security, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome provided insights into the deployment structure for the Haiti mission. This includes a headquarters team, formed police units, and platoon commanders.
The headquarters team will have critical roles such as the mission commander, intelligence, logistics, and support teams.
Within the formed police units, Kenya intends to deploy superintendent officers, deputy-formed police commanders, support service officers, operations officers, and liaison officers. The platoon commanders’ group will include chief inspectors, deputy inspectors, platoon sergeants, senior sergeants, corporals, and constables.
Despite the financial investment and logistical preparations, the deployment hinges on a court decision.
The disclosed expenditures and the phased deployment approach underscore the government’s commitment to ensuring well-organized and effective participation of Kenyan officers in the multinational mission in Haiti.
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