Ruto's Crucial Call with American Officials Over Haiti Crisis
President Joe Biden’s administration reached out to Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday evening prompted by the urgency of the situation in Haiti.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated the call to address the escalating political and security crisis in Haiti. Both leaders acknowledged the need for Kenya to dispatch 1,000 police officers to the troubled nation, given the persistent chaos caused by gangs. They also noted the significance of international cooperation, urging other countries to contribute troops to a Multinational Security Support Mission.
Originally, the Kenyan police were tasked with safeguarding crucial government infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, and parliament. However, since gangs had seized control of major buildings, Blinken suggested a collaborative effort between Kenyan police and Haiti's security forces to establish secure conditions for fair and free elections. The United States has expressed appreciation to Kenya for its diplomatic endeavours in fostering peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
Blinken’s call coincided with reports of the Haitian interior ministry headquarters being set ablaze. There are concerns that gangs are plotting to demolish the highest court in the country. Despite facing opposition from Republican lawmakers, Biden's administration remains committed to providing financial aid to support Kenya's operation in Haiti.
On September 23, President Biden pledged to provide funding for Kenyan troops, including logistics, intelligence, communication, and medical assistance.
Last week, Kenya and Haiti formally signed an agreement solidifying the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police officers. In a press conference on Thursday, government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura appealed to Kenyans for national unity and a cessation of criticism. He emphasized the importance of supporting the government's efforts to promote global peace, citing Kenya's history of offering assistance including deploying troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mwaura reiterated the value of international cooperation in bolstering Kenya's own security.
He asserted that neglecting the Haiti mission would not alleviate Kenya's internal security challenges. Mwaura expressed confidence in the ongoing reforms to the security sector undertaken by the Kenya Kwanza administration. These reforms, he assured, are being implemented in collaboration with the African Union.
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The situation in Haiti call…
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The situation in Haiti call for military interference not police.
In Haiti, there is a civil war ( internal war) that can only be resolved by Haitians who know and understand their own history and language ( Creole).
What will our stammering police be able to accomplish? that Haiti's neighboring nations who understand its history have failed to accomplish.
Kenyans need to ask questions.
We are in a spiritual time. We need to say prayers for our brothers in Haiti and not join in their internal fight.
Kenya needs to choose its battles and Haiti is not one of its battles.
When did Kenya ever include the history of Haiti in our classroom courses?
Why now?
Just a thought
WaKENYA waTao Enda Haiti:…
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In reply to The situation in Haiti call… by Anonymous (not verified)
WaKENYA waTao Enda Haiti: WataUwawa;na Kuliwa kama Panya.
*Na malipo Zao zitaKuliwa na WaKorofi ZAKAYOni.
Ruto,Mwaura,their wives plus…
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Ruto,Mwaura,their wives plus their grown up kids should lead the 1000(2/3&1/3 gender) Kenyan police to Haiti.But CIC Ruto & Co.must first explain why Biden has not sent US police to Haiti which is only 750 miles flying distance away.
This place cannot be brought…
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This place cannot be brought to normality by police, especially Kenyan police who know nothing of the terrain, infrastructure etc of Haiti. This country needs army not police. If it was easy, the USA would have send their troops there. They Kenyans police women and men are being sacrificed by Ruto as a pay back for being installed as the president of Kenya. I cannot see why Ruto is so determined to send Kenyan police there.
A 1000 cops won’t do it! Not…
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In reply to This place cannot be brought… by Maina WaLucy (not verified)
A 1000 cops won’t do it! Not in Hairi where 75% of the population are gansters. But Ruto is hellbent to send them to Haiti to be butchered on the streets.
Since financial aids is…
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Since financial aids is being exchanged, Kenyan policemen should be paid to go to Haiti. Ksh 20 million per policeman. Put the money into their bank account before they leave for Haiti. Even US does not send policemen to war. Isaac Mwaura, We send KDF to DRC not policemen. How do you police a people whose langauge you cannot speak?
Thes Kenyan village idiots…
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Thes Kenyan village idiots don’t understand Haiti. Stay away from this, this isn’t stuff the “flying squad” can handle. Whole different ball game, totally idiotic.
Kenyan lives are not…
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Kenyan lives are not replaceable you are talking about maiming young men and young women becoming widows so that Arap Mashamba can gain some fake recognition.American troops are closer and more disposable with all the desperate immigrants joining the army for papers.Kenyan troops do not have the experience not to forget they do not speak the language.Why is a third world country being called upon to help a basket case let the country burn just like Somalia sikio la kufa hali sikii dawa.Haiti has zero significance to Kenya politically socially or economically.Wacha iteketee.
Fun Fact~~~ Americans snuck…
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Fun Fact~~~
Americans snuck its military in Haiti in the middle of last night to retreive its diplomats
Whose interest we serving by…
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Whose interest we serving by going to Haiti to kill and be killed by our Haitian brothers and sisters? Who is gaining from his enterprise? One is Ruto, who are the others? We hardly police our own towns let alone our rural populations. Our police are not known to respect the law. However, they are very good at receiving hongo. Haiti is not non-violent demonstrations in Nairobi or Kisumu. This is not a place for rungus and teargas. The guys pack huge and sophisticated guns. Our police are being sent to a war zone that US and other powerful countries are not ready to face. Alright Ruto: Send your 1000 men and women to the slaughterhouse. The opposition will find it easier to demonstrate with 1000 less rungu and tear-gassing police goons. Good luck buddy!
Your “Haitian “brothers and…
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In reply to Whose interest we serving by… by Joe Kamande (not verified)
Your “Haitian “brothers and sisters” my ass! They need to solve their damn civil issues alone!
You have to look at the…
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You have to look at the facts. The govt gets paid to send the Kenyans. Very little of that money reaches the troops. It's siphoned from the top down.
Ruto is going in a David vs…
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Ruto is going in a David vs Goliath called barbecue. Gang infested nations are difficult to govern. Good luck to utumishi kwa wote
We need volunteer pastors to…
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We need volunteer pastors to conduct funeral services for our deceased brother and sisters when their bodies arrive home and we tell fake stories of how great they were. Ruto will come in choppers to offer fake condolences to the fallen soldiers. If we cannot adequately soldier our own counties, what business do we have decimated our small police force that is hardly equipped enough to fight gangsters other than quell peaceful demonstrations.
“Soldiers”, cops are far…
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“Soldiers”, cops are far from soldiers! They are going to Haiti well knowing more than half of them will come home in body bags. Isn’t life a bitch???
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