US pledges support for Haiti MSS mission after President Ruto plea
Landau called on all US partners to join them in pressing for this critical resolution before the MSS mission mandate expires on 2 October, 2025. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United States has pledged support for the transition of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, following an appeal from President William Ruto. The US and Panama have introduced a UN Security Council resolution to establish a larger gang-suppression force before the current MSS mandate expires on October 2, 2025.
- The proposed new force will consist of 5,500 personnel, more than five times the size of the current MSS.
- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed the effort has the full endorsement of Haiti and all 32 members of the Organisation of American States (OAS) have signed a joint statement calling for the urgent passing of the resolution.
- President Ruto highlighted that the current MSS mission, operating at only 40 percent of its intended strength, has made significant progress, including securing the airport, presidential palace, and police headquarters.
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US Pledges Support for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission Following President Ruto's Appeal in New York - September 2025
The United States has pledged support for the transition of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti just before its October 2 mandate expiry. This pledge follows an appeal from President William Ruto. In response, the US and Panama have introduced a UN Security Council resolution to establish a larger gang-suppression force. Efforts are underway to transition the MSS to this larger UN-backed force. During his visit to New York for the United States-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable, President Ruto also assured American investors that Kenya is a secure and stable destination for investment.
