- President William Ruto vowed Kenya would remain Haiti until a clear and scheduled transition plan was set, warning against leaving early
- He said Kenyan troops returned key stations dominated by gangs, including airports, ports, schools and hospitals, to show success of the mission
- Ruto suggested to expand the mission authority and increase the number of troops to gain long -term stability, touching on challenges that have not been resolved
- The departure time is still unknown, with the President insisting that the goal is to return home, but it is after being handed over to security
Kenya will not remove its troops from Haiti until the transitional and prepared transition plan is set up, the President William Ruto He has announced.
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During an interview with France 24 on Thursday, September 25, the head of state emphasized that when the International Mission of the Security Assistance (MSS) had been recorded, the responsibility of protecting the Caribbean nation is far from completed.
Did Kenya succeed in its Haiti mission?
Ruto said the delegation, led by Kenya, which sent approximately 1,000 officers, helped restore a sense of stability at key stations that have been under the control of armed gangs.
He warned, however, that the departure without the handover coordinated for the new international security program would endanger the weak achievements achieved in recent months.
“When we went to Haiti, the airport and the port were invaded by gangs. Today, they are working,” Ruto said, pointing out that schools and hospitals that were closed because of gang control are now working again.
Ruto said that the presidential palace, previously under siege, is now a resident of the Haitian presidential council and the prime minister.
He added that the Police Headquarters in Port-Au-Prince, which was once taken by criminal groups, has been restored and recently witnessed graduation of more than 700 new officers.
The president referred to this progress as a major achievement, pointing to them as evidence that the commission had released results, contrary to critics claiming it had failed to restore security.
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When will Kenya leave Haiti?
Ruto explained the suggestions Three For the next phase of international participation in Haiti.
First, he proposed to expand the mission authority to allow more intense repression against gangs.
Second, he asked for greater material support, including the best equipment and coordination, which he admitted were missing in the previous phase.
Third, he encouraged an increase in the number of soldiers from the current 990 to at least 5,500 to provide adequate stability.
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According to Ruto, these measures would lay the foundation for long -term peace and ensure that the Haitian province is not left in danger as soon as the MSS decreases.
He emphasized that Kenya’s position is not to extend its unnecessary stay but to ensure that the departure is well organized.
“Our good position is that we have completed our commitment. We have been asked to intervene. He said.
However, Ruto confirmed that the return of Kenyan troops to home is still the main goal, but warned against creating a powerful force.
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