Kenya has officially agreed to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti in response to the widespread anarchy and insecurity plaguing the North American nation. The agreement was formalized during a meeting between Kenya’s President William Ruto and Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry, held on Friday, March 1.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki represented Kenya by signing the agreement with his Haitian counterpart at the State House. President Ruto and Prime Minister Henry were both present to witness the signing of the historic agreement, which marks Kenya’s commitment to contributing to the restoration of peace and stability in Haiti.
In a statement following the signing ceremony, President Ruto expressed his satisfaction with the progress made, emphasizing Kenya’s dedication to supporting the multinational mission aimed at restoring peace in Haiti. He also discussed the next steps to be taken to expedite the deployment process of the officers.
President Ruto highlighted the significance of Kenya’s involvement in the mission, underscoring that peace in Haiti is not only beneficial for the nation itself but also for the global community at large.
The decision to deploy Kenyan police officers to Haiti comes at a crucial time when the country is grappling with escalating violence and political instability. Gangs in Port-Au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, have recently intensified their activities, vowing to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry from power.
This development follows a previous ruling by the High Court that temporarily blocked the deployment of Kenyan officers to Haiti. However, with the signing of the agreement and the commitment of both nations’ leadership, the deployment is set to proceed, marking a significant step towards addressing the security challenges faced by Haiti.
Source: Tuko