US Proposes Major Changes to Boost Kenyan Police Role in Haiti
The number of officers to be deployed will be five times the current number...
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The United States and Panama have proposed significant changes to the United Nations to bolster the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti, potentially increasing its size from under 1,000 to over 5,000 officers. The draft resolution aims to convert the mission into a full force in cooperation with Haiti’s government for an initial 12-month period.
- The proposal seeks to expand the MSS to 5,500 uniformed personnel and 50 civilians, funded by voluntary contributions.
- New plans by President Donald Trump's administration are driving the restructuring to combat Haiti's armed gangs.
- The expanded force would have powers to detain and arrest Haitians, akin to local police, and conduct independent, intelligence-led counter-gang operations.
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Kenya and US Deepen Cooperation on Haiti Security Mission and Labour Migration - September 2025
Kenya has strengthened its partnership with the United States through new agreements on security and labour. The United States and Panama have proposed changes to the United Nations to bolster the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti, potentially increasing its size from under 1,000 to over 5,000 officers. Separately, Kenya signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. State of Nebraska to deepen bilateral cooperation. This includes a labor migration agreement creating new job opportunities for Kenyans in the US, particularly in the trucking and medical sectors, to address labour shortages in Nebraska. President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to its partnership with the United States.
