The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified the funding details of Kenya’s security mission to Haiti after questions emerged regarding the government’s repeated requests for financial support. The government had previously assured Kenyans that taxpayers’ money would not be used to fund the mission.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 15, 2025, the NPS dismissed reports that the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti had already consumed Ksh4.5 billion. According to the statement, the actual budgetary provision for the mission in the 2024/25 financial year stands at Ksh2.1 billion, lower than what was reported.
The police service further emphasized that the Kenyan government is not financing the mission. Instead, all expenses related to the deployment are fully covered by the United Nations (UN) Trust Fund. To date, Kenya has received reimbursements amounting to $7,210,038.56 (Ksh933.5 million) from the UN.
“The report alleged that the MSS Mission to Haiti has gobbled up KShs. 4.5 billion. NPS categorically denies this report and confirms that no clarification was sought from the Inspector General regarding this misleading and false report. In this regard, the NPS clarifies that” NPS started.
Adding;
“The total budgetary provision for the MSS Mission to Haiti in the Financial Year 2024/25 is KShs. 2.1 billion and NOT KShs. 4.5 billion as alleged in the report: The Government of Kenya is NOT financing the MSS Mission to Haiti. The Mission is 100% funded by the United Nations (UN) Trast Fund. The National Police Service has to date received reimbursements amounting to US Dollars 7,210,038.56 (KShs.933,546.317.60).”
UN funding
NPS explained that the UN Trust Fund disburses personnel allowances to the Kenyan government on a monthly basis. Upon receiving the funds, the Central Bank of Kenya credits the exchequer account, following the required financial procedures.
The statement also referenced Article 206 of the Constitution, which establishes the Consolidated Fund, ensuring that all government revenue is accounted for properly. It reiterated that funds could only be withdrawn following parliamentary approval by the law.
The NPS assured the public that all expenses for the Haiti mission are fully covered by the UN Trust Fund and reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its role in the international security operation.
“The UN Trust Fund disburses Personnel Allowances to the Government every month and upon receipt of the Funds, the Central Bank of Kenya normally credits the Funds to the Exchequer Account. Article 206 (1) of the Constitution establishes the Consolidated Fund, into which shall be paid all money received or raised by or on behalf of the National Government. Section 206 (2) provides that funds shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund only in accordance with an appropriation by an Act of Parliament and by Article 222 or Article 223 of the Constitution,” the statement read further.
Adding;
“Therefore, NPS clarify that all expenses relating to the MSS Mission to Haiti are met by the UN Trust Fund. As a Service, we remain committed to achieving the mandate of the Multinational Security Support Mission.”
