Kenya to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti – Mutua

 

Kenya has agreed to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti to help restore normalcy in the country.

Foreign and Diaspora CS Alfred Mutua said in a statement on Saturday the decision was reached after consultations with Haiti.

"At the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti," Mutua said.

"Kenya's commitment is to deploy a contingent of 1,000 police officers to help train and assist Haitian police to restore normalcy in the country and protect strategic installations."

The CS said the development is part of Kenya's effort to stand in solidarity with all people of African descent across the world to “reclaiming of the Atlantic Crossing.”

He said the move is in alignment with the African Union's diaspora policy and our own commitment to Pan-Africanism.

"Kenya's proposed deployment will crystalise once a mandate from the UN Security Council is obtained and other Kenyan constitutional processes are undertaken," Mutua said. 

He said an Assessment Mission by a Task Team of the Kenya Police is scheduled within the next few weeks.

The CS said the assessment will inform and guide the mandate and operational requirements of the Mission.    BY THE STAR