Despite tough opposition from Republicans, United States President Joe Biden will disburse Ksh8 billion to Kenya on Thursday, May 23. This money will partly be used for purchasing military equipment for Kenyan police officers being deployed to Haiti. President Joe Biden at his office in Washington DC on August 4, 2023. On Monday, the Kenyan Government revealed that the officers would also receive monetary compensation for their efforts in Haiti. “Plainly stated, the administration is rushing to fund an undefined and indefinite engagement in Haiti without Congressional approval,” they complained.