Kenya Allocates Ksh 2.5 Billion for Haiti Peacekeeping, Total Costs Estimated at Ksh 4.5 to 5 Billion

The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh 2.5 billion in its supplementary budget to support peacekeeping efforts in Haiti. This allocation brings the total funding for the mission to Ksh 4.6 billion over the past nine months. The financial burden on Kenyan taxpayers for the Haiti mission has been a topic of discussion, with reports indicating that the total cost could be as high as Ksh 5 billion, although some sources suggest it may be around Ksh 4.5 billion. The ongoing financial commitment reflects Kenya's involvement in international peacekeeping initiatives.