Parliament set to approve deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti

Oct 16, 2023 - 12:58

Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, being received by Narok Leaders led by Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu (Second Right) at Olmotonyi Primary School in Transmara South, for a fund drive. Watching on is the Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung'wa (Right).

Transmara,

Monday, October 16, 2023

KNA by Isaiah Nayika

The National Assembly (NA) this week is expected to approve several Cabinet resolutions, among them, the deployment of troops to Haiti.

Speaking at Olmotonyi Primary School in Transmara South during a fund drive in aid of churches in the area, NA Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung'wah, said Parliament will this week consider Cabinet proposals, among them deployment of police to Haiti, which he revealed, will take a center stage.

While considering the proposals, Ichung'wah said due process has to be followed, to avoid conflict with the Constitution.

" I want to assure the President that Parliament will approve the proposals by the Cabinet to allow our troops to go to Haiti.

“However, we will do so after analyzing each and every detail, to ensure that all concerns Kenyans are raising are addressed and that the Constitution is not violated. For example, we need to get assurances that no public funds will be spent in the process," he said.

Ichung’wah explained that the current economic hardships the country is facing, cannot allow her to spend an extra coin on foreign peacekeeping mission.

While appearing to support the deployment, the Majority Leader said the move will give our police officers a chance to gain more experience and skills.

"Since we have been told that the mission is multinational, countries that are not providing troops should provide funds. If our police officers will be paid by the United Nations (UN), then it's an attractive offer since they pay well. We will support," he declared.

The United Nations Security Council on 2nd October 2023 approved the deployment of a multinational security mission into Haiti, to help curb escalating gang violence in the Caribbean Country.

Kenya has been picked to lead the yearlong security mission.

During the Transmara fund drive which was presided over by Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, a total of Sh 10m was raised.

The DP was accompanied by among others Narok leaders led by Governor, Patrick Ole Ntutu, Kilgoris Legislator, Julius Sunkuli, and Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

Courtesy; KNA