Kenya Deploys Additional Officers to Haiti Days After Ruto's US Trip

The latest development comes hardly a week after Ruto, during his US trip, expressed commitment to fully supporting Haiti in battling gang violence...
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Kenya has deployed a fifth contingent of 230 specialized police officers to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for security reinforcement under the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This deployment follows President William Ruto's recent commitment to supporting Haiti in addressing gang violence.
- The 230 officers arrived on Monday, December 8, at Toussaint Louverture International Airport, accompanied by Joseph Boinett, Deputy National Security Advisor.
- Joseph Boinett conveyed greetings from President Ruto and reiterated Kenya's commitment to achieving peace and stability in Haiti during its transition.
- Another contingent of 100 police officers is expected to return to Kenya after completing their one-and-a-half-year mission in the Caribbean nation.
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Kenya has deployed a fifth contingent of 230 specialized police officers to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for security reinforcement under the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This deployment follows President William Ruto's recent commitment to supporting Haiti in addressing gang violence. The arrival of Kenyan police in Haiti marks the first deployment since the UN expanded the mission's mandate. Separately, Kenya hosted Silent Warrior 2025, a high-level security forum led by the United States. The conference brought together senior military leaders from 40 nations to discuss counterterrorism and strengthen partnerships. This was the second time the conference has been held in Africa.













