Kenya has expressed support for the new leadership in Haiti as the country moves forward with its Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), tasked with restoring governance and stability in a country overrun by armed gangs.
President William Ruto praised the swearing-in of the TPC, emphasizing the importance of this step in Haiti’s political transition.
In a statement on X on Friday, Ruto noted the significance of the council’s formation, recognizing it as a pivotal moment for the troubled Caribbean nation.
He stated, “The TPC has the singular task of moving speedily to re-establish key organs of the State critical to the restoration of law and order and necessary for the ushering of hope to all Haitians as prescribed by the Decree of April 12, 2024.”
Ruto affirmed Kenya’s readiness to collaborate with African and Caribbean nations, in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 (2023), to support Haiti’s security needs.
He reassured the TPC that Kenya would “rapidly execute the security support infrastructure” necessary to stabilize the country, reinforcing Kenya’s commitment to aiding the transitional government.
Ruto declared, “Kenya assures the TPC of Haiti of its full support as it shepherds the country through this complex interregnum.”
The 9-member Transitional Presidential Council formally took over on Thursday, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
Michel Patrick Boisvert, previously Henry’s finance minister, will serve as interim prime minister until a new leader is selected, a cabinet is formed, and a provisional electoral council is established to oversee the country’s upcoming 2026 elections.
The last national election in Haiti took place in November 2016.
Kenya plans to send a contingent of 1,000 police officers to support the Haitian police force, aiding in training and the restoration of order in key areas.
This deployment is part of the UN-backed mission to stabilize Haiti.
Earlier this year, President Ruto announced a bilateral agreement between Kenya and Haiti, allowing Nairobi to participate in the multinational security mission.
This agreement, witnessed by Ruto and then Prime Minister Henri, marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s commitment to contribute to Haiti’s recovery by deploying troops to Port-au-Prince.
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