Donald Trump’s United States has publicly commended Kenya for its pivotal leadership in the effort to stabilize Haiti, amid the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission into a more robust phase.
As reported by the Daily Nation, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau praised Kenya as an “indispensable partner” whose intervention was crucial in preventing the Caribbean nation from fully succumbing to violent criminal gangs when state institutions faltered.
The commendation came during a ceremony honoring Kenyan police officers who served in the Haiti mission, held at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi, on January 29, 2026.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen joined US officials in recognizing the officers’ contributions, underscoring growing Kenya-US cooperation on global security issues.
The MSS mission, launched under UN backing with Kenya at the helm, aimed to restore law and order in gang-plagued Haiti.
After 15 months, it transitioned to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) following a UN Security Council resolution, marking a “difficult new phase” with heightened operational, financial, and political challenges for Kenya and partners.
Despite mixed results and ongoing hurdles—including resource constraints—the US emphasized that Kenya’s bold deployment laid essential groundwork for future stability efforts and the protection of vulnerable communities.
Kenya’s role reflects its commitment to international peace, even as the mission evolves to address Haiti’s persistent security crisis.
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