- Haiti has faced years of turmoil, with armed groups—often linked to political and business elites—competing for control over territory.
Since the deployment of the Kenyan contingent of police officers to Haiti three months ago, significant strides have been made in collaboration with the Haitian National Police.
According to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, key achievements include reopening the airport, reclaiming the main hospital in Port-au-Prince, securing the National Palace, reopening critical roads, and facilitating the return of over 100,000 displaced Haitians.
Haiti has faced years of turmoil, with armed groups—often linked to political and business elites—competing for control over territory. The situation worsened in February, leading to a rise in violence that resulted in the resignation of Haiti’s unelected prime minister, the establishment of the Transitional Presidential Council, and the deployment of Kenyan police forces.
President William Ruto traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to evaluate the progress of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) and boost the morale of Kenyan police officers stationed there. His visit also included discussions with Haiti's leadership under the Transitional Presidential Council.
During his time in Haiti, President Ruto emphasized the positive impact of the MSS mission, which operates under the auspices of the United Nations Security Council. He stated, “This mission continues to restore hope to the people of Haiti for a stable and prosperous future,” urging the Transitional Presidential Council, led by President Edgard Leblanc, to seize the current relative calm to drive forward meaningful change.
