All Kenya Police In Haiti Were Paid, No Officer Has Resigned- MSS Commander
Otunge affirmed that all personnel had been paid their salaries in full.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) has denied reports which claimed that nearly 20 of the roughly 400 Kenyan police officers serving in Haiti submitted letters of resignation from the mission over the past two months because of pay delays and poor conditions.
MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge in a statement accused Reuters, which first reported on the matter, of failing to seek clarification from the mission's command. Furthermore, Otunge affirmed that all personnel had been paid their salaries in full.
"The MSS categorically refutes these claims. Reuters News did not reach out to the MSS for clarification, and the information being disseminated is both inaccurate and malicious. All MSS personnel have received their salaries, including monthly allowances, and no MSS officer has tendered their resignation as alleged," Otunge stated in part.
Godfrey Otunge, Multinational Security Support (MSS) force commander, speaking during a past press conference. /THE KENYA TIMES
The MSS Force commander added that the officers remain highly motivated and fully committed to supporting the Haitian National Police (HNP) in conducting decisive operations aimed at dismantling gang networks and restoring stability.
"We urge all stakeholders, including local and international media, to seek clarification directly from the MSS before publishing any reports. Our doors remain open for transparent communication," appealed Otunge, adding "The MSS remains resolute in its mission to help Haiti reclaim its glory and restore peace and security for its people."
Three officers who spoke to Reuters revealed that 20 officers had received no response to their resignation letters and continue to serve on the MSS mission which has been backed by the United Nations (UN) and tasked with battling marauding gangs in Haiti.
The new report came hours after it emerged that the highly publicised mission is being hit by uncertainty among police officers.
The officers, who requested anonymity because they were not allowed to speak to the media, revealed that their colleagues began submitting letters of resignation in October after trying to resign verbally and being told to put their requests in writing.
Three officers submitted resignation letters in October and another 15 or so in November. Among them were at least five senior officers, including a unit commander, who was the first to submit a letter in October.
Money issues have constantly affected the mission that has received Ksh38 billion in support from the United States. This funding includes $200 million (about Ksh25.9 billion) announced in October 2023 and an additional $100 million (about Ksh12.9 billion) committed in March 2024.
On Thursday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja refuted the allegations of pay delays, stating that the officers had already been paid their wages in full "up to the end of October."
He added that the situation in Haiti had immensely improved due to the government’s efforts to resolve most of the challenges facing the police contingent. “The officers on the ground are doing quite well,” Kanja assured. However, the officers told Reuters that they were last paid in September, disputing Kanja's remarks.
