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Haiti–Kenya relations

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Haiti–Kenya relations
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Haiti–Kenya relations refers to the bilateral relations between Haiti and Kenya. Both nations are members of the Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations.

History

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On 20 September 2023, Haiti and Kenya formally established diplomatic relations.[1][2]

In response to citizen protests and gang warfare during the Haitian conflict and the assassation of then-prime minister Jovenel Moïse, Haiti requested international assistance from the United Nations in 2022,[3] which was approved a year later after the adoption of UNSC Resolution 2699 on 2 October 2023. Kenya was tasked by the United States with leading a multinational policing mission made up of several other African and Caribbean forces called the Multinational Security Support Mission.[4]

In February 2024, Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry flew to Guyana and Kenya to approve the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan policemen in the country.[5] However, he could not return to Haiti after gangs attacked the Toussaint Louverture International Airport and he resigned from his position two months later.[6]

On 25 June 2024, 400 Kenyan police officers landed in Port-au-Prince after months of delay, with 200 more arriving a month later.[7][8] On 21 September 2024, Kenyan President William Ruto visited Haiti to meet with Kenyan troops and pledged to send an additional 600 officers.[9][10] Since then, the mission has been criticized for its lack of progress in fighting criminal gangs and little signs of improving the Haitian situation.[11][12]

In April 2025, the Cabinet of Kenya approved the establishment of a Consulate-General in Port-au-Prince.[13] In July, former deputy inspector general of the Administration Police, Noor Gabow, was appointed to be the first Consul-General.[14]

Diplomatic missions

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Haiti, Kenya set up diplomatic ties". Reuters. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Haïti et Kenya établissent des relations diplomatiques". GazetteHaiti (in French). 21 September 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Alam, Hande Atay; Dupain, Etant (7 October 2022). "Haiti government asks for international military assistance". CNN. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Coto, Dánica (2 October 2023). "UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs". AP News. San Juan. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Haiti PM Ariel Henry to Fly to Nairobi After Kenya Cancels Video Call Abruptly – Kenyans.co.ke". 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Bubalo, Mattea; Khalil, Hafsa (25 April 2024). "Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns as transitional council is sworn in". BBC Sport.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ Phillips, Tom; Côté-Paluck, Etienne (25 June 2024). "Haitians wary as Kenyan police arrive on latest US-backed mission". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ Sanon, Evans; Coto, Dánica (16 July 2024). "More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti with UN-backed mission to fight violent gangs". AP News. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ Sanon, Evens (21 September 2024). "Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs". AP News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ Celestin, Jean-Junior (23 September 2024). "Visite du président William Ruto à Port-au-Prince, 600 policiers kényans supplémentaires attendus en Haïti". Le Nouvelliste (in French). Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ↑ Opala, Ken; Le Cour Grandmaison, Romain (14 May 2025). "A wasted opportunity? Haiti on the brink as Kenya's aid mission remains paralyzed". Global Initiative. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ "Haitian business leaders 'extremely concerned' over delay to Kenya-led mission". Voice of America. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Kinyanjui, Moses (30 April 2025). "Kenya to establish Consulate General in Haiti". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ↑ Ombati, Cyrus (15 July 2025). "Former AP Deputy IG Noor Gabow confirmed as Kenya's Consul General to Haiti". The Star. Retrieved 7 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ↑ "About us". Embassy of Kenya, Cuba. Retrieved 8 May 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ Kenya to Open Consulate in Haiti to Support Peace Mission
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