The Kenyan government has pledged to send a group of 1,000 police officers to support and train their Haitian counterparts, as part of a broader international effort to restore order in the North American nation.
In a statement, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Kenya has accepted the role of leading a multinational force, aiming to bring peace to the country.
He noted the initiative aligns with the African Union's Diaspora Policy and Kenya's commitment to Pan-Africanism.
Haiti has been facing ongoing challenges, including widespread crime, kidnappings, and political instability. These issues have persisted for two years since the elimination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021.
"Kenya's proposed deployment will crystalize once a mandate from the UN Security Council is obtained and other Kenyan constitutional processes are undertaken. An Assessment Mission by a Task Team of the Kenya Police is scheduled within the next few weeks. This assessment will inform and guide the mandate and operational requirements of the Mission," read part of the statement.
Eastern DRC
Mutua further commended the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's efforts to find sustainable solutions to the ongoing conflict in its country.
The conflict in the DRC has been caused by a struggle for control over valuable minerals and resources which has fueled conflict and hindered socio-economic development.
"We are fully supportive of the effort to align both the Nairobi and Luanda processes in order to find durable solutions to the current challenge and bring relief to the people of the region," he noted.
He reaffirmed that the Kenyan government will actively participate in the process through the East African Community framework, emphasising the vital role of regional stability in achieving sustainable development.
Sudan
In a bid to restore stability in Sudan, Mutua noted that three initiatives had been enacted: the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Jeddah process, and the Sudan’s neighbors’ initiative.
The Cabinet Secretary added that President William Ruto's administration held a meeting of IGAD Permanent Secretaries to review and come up with strategies to aid the country.
Niger
CS Mutua reiterated the government's official position condemning the military coup that led to the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger.
The top diplomat echoed President Ruto's earlier statement and demanded President Bazoum's unconditional release.
The CS emphasised that the coup represents a violation of the African Union's norms, which strictly prohibit any unconstitutional change of government.
"We urge all parties to de-escalate the situation and commence process of restoring the democratic dispensation in this brotherly African nation," he noted.
