Blow to Kenya as U.S. Threatens to Cut Funds for Haiti Mission

The U.S. is the largest contributor to the mission, providing billions to Kenyan forces in Haiti...

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The United States has threatened to cut funding for the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti if the United Nations Security Council rejects proposed reforms and expansion.

The U.S. funding for the mission is set to expire in December.
The proposed reforms include renaming the mission to the Gang Suppression Force, increasing troop numbers to 5,500, and establishing a UN support force.
President William Ruto stated that Kenya would only send additional troops if the mandate is clear and supported by reliable resources.
A trust fund has received $113 million (Ksh14.6 billion), with the U.S. contributing $15 million (Ksh1.9 billion).

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