Multinational Security Support Mission gives update on Haiti mission
The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MSSM) has issued an update on its mission in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, MSSM promised to restore stability and provide crucial support to the Haitian government amidst the current political and security situations. “This mission remains committed to its key mandates by […]
Haiti’s gangs are recruiting child soldiers, rights group says
Haiti’s powerful armed groups are increasingly recruiting children into their ranks amid a growing humanitarian crisis, a global human rights watchdog has warned, with girls sexually abused and forced into domestic work. Hundreds, if not thousands, of children “driven by hunger and poverty” have in recent months joined gangs and were forced to commit criminal acts ranging from extortion […]
Ruto commits to deploy 600 more Kenyan police officers to Haiti
President William Ruto has committed to deploy 600 more Kenyan police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. President Ruto, who on Saturday, September 21, 2024, visited the Kenyan troops in Haiti, said the mission has continued to yield positive results. This, President Ruto said, has helped in restoring hope to the […]
Ruto leads Kenyan police in prayer and worship as he assesses Haiti MSS mission
President William Ruto led Kenyan police troops in Haiti on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a prayer and worship session as he toured the Caribbean country for the first time since he flagged off the officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS). Ruto in Haiti State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement shared […]
Masengeli assures Kenyan police in Haiti after salary delays
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has assured the Kenyan police officers in Haiti of payments after their relatives raised concerns that they were yet to receive salary adjustments two months into the mission. In a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, Masengeli said that the Kenya Police Service had disbursed the Kenyan salaries […]
Harmony4Haiti concert meant to celebrate Kenyan police in Haiti postponed
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has announced the postponement of Harmony4Haiti concert, which is meant to celebrate the Kenyan police officers that are on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. New dates for concert PS Korir, in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, said that the concert that was to be held in […]