Kenyan president deploys 1,000 peacekeeping officers to Haiti

Kenya's President William Ruto announced that a peacekeeping police force from Kenya will go to Haiti to help stop gang violence. The force is expected to arrive in about three weeks. President Ruto said they are working with Haitian police and leaders to plan the deployment. The US also supports this plan to send the force quickly. The situation in Haiti is urgent because two US missionaries were killed by gangs. The National Security Council said that Haiti needs help now. President Biden promised to help get the Kenyan force to Haiti fast. A base for the troops and equipment is almost ready, with 70% completion. President Ruto explained that Kenya is taking careful steps to ensure the safety of the mission. They are preparing equipment, infrastructure, and building relationships with Haiti's police. There is an agreement with Haiti's leaders that Kenya's force is there to bring peace, not take over. President Ruto is also talking to groups in Sudan to address the suffering there. He believes that all crises, like in Haiti and Sudan, need attention. Kenya was recently named a non-NATO ally by the US, showing a strong partnership. Kenya will send nearly 1,000 peacekeeping police officers to Haiti under a UN mission. Gangs in Haiti have been causing chaos, especially after the Prime Minister resigned. President Ruto stressed that everyone must work together for stability in Haiti.