RUTO IN HAITI: Kenyan Officer Asks President Ruto Tough Questions Over Insurance Contract
President William Ruto was confronted by a police officer in Haiti on Saturday, September 21, 2024, while visiting Kenyan officers in the country.
During a question-and-answer session with the security officers, an officer confronted Ruto about what would happen to the officers if they were seriously injured or killed during the mission.
“Sir, there is one concern about the compensation, which we have never known. In case of anything, what is going to happen? Until now we are not aware,” the policeman, identified as P. W. Amonya asked.
The Head of State insisted that he was unaware of any additional insurance coverage for officers in the faraway country.
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“You already have a cover in Kenya; an insurance cover under the National Police Service. You will be informed of any additional covers that may be necessary,” Ruto stated.
This comes only weeks after a Kenyan officer was shot in the shoulder by gangs in Haiti’s capital, Port-Au-Prince.
In the July 30, 2024 incident, Multinational Security Support Mission commander Godfrey Otunge described how the officers were patrolling a hospital in the capital when they noticed that members of a gang had attacked a truck and shot the driver.
When the officer was shot, gang members were looting bags of rice from the lorry. However, Otunge assured that the officer was in good spirits and in stable condition.
“The patrol team immediately engaged the gangs after they started shooting at them,” Otunge said.
“One Kenyan contingent sustained a gunshot injury on the shoulder in the process and was evacuated to Life Support Area (LSA) Hospital for management.”
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Ruto thanked the police officers for their efforts to restore peace in the country. He also assured them that they would be able to communicate with their families back in Kenya.
“I trust that the arrangements to facilitate your communication with your families are in place and serving you well,” stated Ruto.
“I am aware that the support team back home in Nairobi has worked hard to ensure that your needs are met, and I am assured that they will continue to do their best to enable you to also do your best.
“We shall also take every possible measure to maintain a positive spirit and facilitate your success as you take part in the MSS,” Ruto assured.
RUTO IN HAITI: Kenyan Officer Asks President Ruto Tough Questions Over Insurance Contract
