Kenya's Ambassador to the United Nations reveals that the deployment of Kenya's elite police force to Haiti depends on American logistics and resources. A preliminary group of 400 police officers is ready for deployment pending US facilitation. The success of the mission relies on essential resources such as financing, equipment, and logistics. Kenya's President and US Secretary of State discuss the political and security turmoil in Haiti and express their commitment to a Multinational Security Support mission.
The United States holds the key to the imminent deployment of the first contingent of Kenya's elite police force destined for Haiti, a top diplomat has disclosed. Kenya's Ambassador to the United Nations Martin Kimani told the UN Security Council that a preliminary group comprising 400 police officers stands ready for deployment, contingent upon the facilitation of American logistics and resources as anticipated by Nairobi.
Amb Kimani highlighted the pivotal role of essential resources, encompassing financing, equipment, and logistics, in determining the success of the mission. "The deployment and success of the Mission depends on the necessary resources, including financing, equipment and logistics," said Amb. This development coincides with a telephonic conversation between Kenya's President, William Ruto, and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The discussion centered on the persisting political and security turmoil in Haiti, with both leaders affirming their commitment to deploying a Multinational Security Support mission