This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, the United States Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter, donated 40,000 facemasks to the Border Police Unit (BPU) to support their efforts in maintaining a healthy and effective force during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The facemasks, made possible through funding by the Department of State's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, were produced locally in Kenya and come with public health information printed on the packaging to educate Kenyans about COVID-19 prevention.
Speaking at the handover event, Ambassador McCarter said, “The COVID-19 crisis reminds us all of the importance of establishing and maintaining secure borders. The Border Police Unit has been a valuable and enthusiastic partner of the United States, and we are proud to support them in their critical role of securing Kenya's borders.”
Deputy Inspector General Noor Gabow added, “The United States has been a valuable partner of Kenya and a firm supporter of the BPU in the fight against terrorism. Now that we face another common enemy in the coronavirus, we welcome the support of our friend and partner in helping us protect and serve the Kenyan people.”
