President William Ruto has declared Kenya’s readiness to send police to Haiti to assist in stabilizing the country.
His statement followed shortly after Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s official resignation, clearing the way for the swearing-in of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC).
“In implementing the roadmap outlined in this political agreement, Kenya stands prepared and willing, in collaboration with a broad coalition of African nations and CARICOM, committed to Haiti’s stability, to swiftly execute the security support infrastructure envisioned under UN Security Council Resolution 2699 (2023),” Ruto stated.
“Kenya assures the TPC of Haiti of its full support as it guides the country through this complex interim period.”
He emphasized that the TPC assuming control of Haiti is a critical step toward the political transition of the Caribbean nation.
“The TPC has the essential task of moving expeditiously to re-establish key state organs critical to restoring law and order, necessary for instilling hope in all Haitians as mandated by the Decree of April 12, 2024.”
Earlier this month, Ruto welcomed the formal proclamation by decree establishing the TPC, describing it as evidence of the collective courage and singular sacrifice of the Haitian Council of Cabinet to forge a Haiti free of violence and to entrench a new democratic administration.
Ruto expressed confidence that the new political leadership would lay a strong foundation for resolving the crisis in Haiti, restoring security, facilitating a political transition, and ushering in sustainable peace and development.
Kenya plans to lead a multi-agency team to Haiti to combat gangs controlling much of the country.
The deployment includes over 1,000 officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), General Service Unit (GSU), and Border Patrol Unit (BPU).
These units are composed of combat-trained personnel capable of handling the ground situation professionally.
