The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the postponement of the Harmony for Haiti Concert, initially scheduled for August 24, 2024, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
The event, now set to take place on September 8, 2024, is organised in collaboration with the Africa 4 Haiti (A4H) Initiative.
Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei confirmed the new date, citing the need for more time to raise awareness and broaden participation among artists from various regions.
"Harmony4Haiti Concert has been postponed to 8 September 2024 to allow for further awareness creation and expand participation of artists from different jurisdictions," Sing’oei stated.
The Harmony for Haiti Concert is designed to celebrate and highlight the rich cultural heritage shared between Africa and Haiti, underscoring the deep historical and cultural ties between the two regions.
Speaking about the event, Sing’oei emphasised the importance of solidarity with the people of Haiti.
"Africa and Haiti share deep historical and cultural ties. To demonstrate solidarity with the people of Haiti, the State Department for Foreign Affairs and A4H will jointly host an event dubbed ‘Harmony4Haiti Concert and Cultural Festival.’ This event aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Haiti and Africa, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation," the Principal Secretary noted.
The concert is not only a cultural celebration but also an opportunity to showcase Haiti to the world, emphasising the country's rich history, resilience, and the enduring connections between Haiti and the African Continent.
With the additional time, the organisers aim to amplify the event's reach and ensure it reflects the diverse artistic expressions that both Africa and Haiti have to offer.
Notably, the event is on cue as the Multinational Security Support (MSS) continue to achieve milestones and face challenges in equal measure.
The head of the Kenyan support mission in Haiti has dismissed allegations that Kenyan police officers required rescue by Haitian counterparts during a joint operation aimed at protecting a city from being overtaken by armed gangs.
Godfrey Otunge, the force commander of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, responded to these claims on Tuesday emphasising the strong collaboration between the Kenyan police and the Haiti National Police (HNP).
"My officers and my vehicles were shot at," Otunge told the Miami Herald, a US-based media outlet, "And the officers fought fiercely together with the HNP."
