CS Mutua Reveals Why Kenya Is Sending Police To Haiti.

 CS Mutua Reveals Why Kenya Is Sending Police To Haiti.

Alfred Mutua, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, emphasized on Tuesday that Kenya's decision to dispatch a police mission to Haiti was in response to a direct appeal for assistance from the Caribbean nation, dispelling any notions of involvement by global powers.

Photo:CS Alfred Mutua


Speaking at a press conference held in Nairobi, Mutua underscored Kenya's reputation as a highly sought-after contributor to peacekeeping missions, citing previous deployments in Namibia, Sierra Leone, East Timor, South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He asserted, "The reason behind Kenya's involvement is the explicit request from the Government of Haiti, who sought Kenya's leadership in a police mission to restore stability and order in their country."

Mutua conveyed Kenya's solidarity with the people of Haiti, stating, "We empathize with your suffering. When you call out for help, we hear you; when your children endure hardship, we share in your pain. During these challenging times, we stand by your side and commit to the journey towards peace, because you deserve a secure and prosperous life."

In response to the deteriorating situation in Haiti, Kenya has volunteered to deploy 1,000 security personnel to assist in addressing the crisis caused by armed gangs seizing control of significant portions of the country. The nation has been in turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, resulting in over 2,400 fatalities from violence in the region since the beginning of the year, according to United Nations statistics.

International calls for intervention have grown, with the United States recently announcing support from up to a dozen countries and pledging its logistical aid. In addition to Kenya, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Antigua have also expressed their willingness to participate.

Mutua highlighted the shared African heritage between Kenya and Haiti, stating, "Kenya is committed to assisting our brothers and sisters in Haiti, who originally hail from our continent. We share many commonalities and a shared heritage."

He revealed that ten other nations had joined the mission and that Kenya was collaborating with partners to secure a United Nations mandate. "We are actively engaged with our partners to secure the necessary United Nations mandate and resolution. Subsequently, we will hold consultations to garner support for the deployment. Already, ten other nations have indicated their willingness to contribute troops or provide financial support for the mission," the Cabinet Secretary stated.

Although he did not specify a precise timeline, Mutua indicated that the Kenyan government aimed to dispatch police officers to Haiti in the coming months, expressing optimism that "we will be in Haiti assisting our brothers and sisters within a few months."

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