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Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio signals US support for Kenya-led Haiti Mission
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 18, 2025

Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about Kenya’s deployment of troops to Haiti, highlighting vulnerabilities in Kenya’s ability to comb...

Guatemala, El Salvador send troops to Haiti to fight gangs as Kenyan-led mission struggles to restore normalcy
Reuters  |  Jan 04, 2025

The mission has failed to prevent gangs from taking new territories and committing several massacres as violence dramatically escalated in the last mo...

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3
Reuters  |  Dec 25, 2024

Two reporters and a police officer were killed, said a journalist at the scene who asked not to be named.

Government spent Sh181 million for Haiti mission -Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The allocation contradicts prior government claims that no taxpayer funds were being used to finance the mission in Haiti.

Kenya to open consulates in China, Haiti in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The new consulate in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, comes after Kenya and Haiti established diplomatic relations 15 months ago.

EU imposes sanctions against three Haitian gang leaders
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The measures include an asset freeze, a travel ban to the EU, and a ban on EU entities providing financial support.

Kenyan officers, Haiti police deny claims of a breakdown in relations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.

Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil, rights group says
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives.

MSS refutes reports of Kenyan officers quitting Haiti mission over delayed allowances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge stated that the news outlet behind the claim failed to seek clarification from the mission, labelling the informati...

Kenyan police in Haiti submit resignations over pay delays
Reuters  |  Dec 06, 2024

Among them were at least five senior officers, including a unit commander, who was the first to submit a letter in October,

Kenya honours fallen officers as state pledges full support to families
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Mudavadi said the government would ensure prompt processing of insurance claims and timely disbursement of premiums to aid the families.

Surrender or face inevitable force, Haiti police tell gang leader Barbecue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

In addition to combatting the gangs, the MSS and PNH have been working alongside residents to address infrastructure challenges.

Child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti surges 70 per cent
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2024

Children now comprise up to half of all armed group members, with recruitment driven by widespread poverty, lack of education and collapse of essentia...

Why we opposed changing Kenya-led force in Haiti to UN peacekeeping mission - Russia
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi said that a UN mission's role also does not include "rescuing a dysfunctional state".

US issues travel advisory on Haiti following rising gang violence cases
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The escalating situation has seen the US Federal Aviation Administration issue a notice prohibiting US civilian aircraft and US pilots from flying bel...

Treasury reveals Sh2.1 billion spent on Haiti peacekeeping mission
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The spent funds are contrary to previous assurances that taxpayer funds would not be used to finance the mission.

Trump era: Ruto pushes for UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti as US support wavers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

As the mission grapples with these challenges, Kenya is urging international partners, particularly the UN, to step in and strengthen the operation.

Haiti crisis: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement
UN News  |  Nov 19, 2024

The current wave of displacement, the largest since August 2023, comes as armed gangs who have joined forces strengthen their grip on the capital.

Haiti gangs push into one of few remaining capital strongholds
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

Reuters on Thursday witnessed crowds of residents running down the streets, many carrying suitcases, backpacks and small children as cars packed to th...

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