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While addressing the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, Kenyan President William Ruto called on the European Union (EU) to formally back and support the deployment of approximately 1,000 Kenyan police officers to assist in a security mission aimed at curbing gang violence in Haiti.
While addressing the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, Kenyan President William Ruto called on the European Union (EU) to formally back and support the deployment of approximately 1,000 Kenyan police officers to assist in a security mission aimed at curbing gang violence in Haiti. President Ruto highlighted the willingness of eight countries including Kenya to contribute forces, emphasizing the importance of international assurance. The support from the EU will be instrumental in bolstering the initiative and providing the necessary resources and legitimacy.
During his visit to Germany, the President announced the European country’s commitment to support Kenya’s mission to Haiti and peace efforts in the Horn of Africa, following talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa conference in Berlin. The President pledged to support Kenya’s mission to Haiti and peace in the Horn of Africa. The Kenyan Head of State, who is currently on the second day of his 4-day tour of France and Germany, emphasized the need for a multinational security mission of around 5,000 personnel to tackle the challenge posed by approximately 9,000 armed gangs in Haiti.
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The deployment of the Kenyan police to Haiti, which was approved by Parliament on November 16, comes with a cost of Ksh.36.5 billion, covering expenses such as training, administrative support, weaponry, ammunition, and anti-riot equipment among others, The funds are expected to be sourced from UN member states.
Furthermore, in his Parliamentary address, President Ruto also urged the EU to support Kenya’s role in the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) fight against terrorism. He noted that Kenya is a key contributor to regional peace and security, and will continue her collaboration with the Somali government in undertaking joint offensives against the Al-Shabaab terror group. The role of Kenya as a stable democracy and an anchor state for peace and security in the region has become increasingly significant.
