The Government has clarified claims that the United States of America (US) funding freeze for the Kenya-led Haiti Multi-National Security Support Mission (MSS), will jeopardize the operations, is false and lacks any factual basis.
According to the Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, the MSS mission is supported by the UN Trust Fund for Haiti, established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 in October 2023.
Dr. Mwaura added that the Kenya-led Mission also includes police deployments from Guatemala, Jamaica, EL- Salvador, Bahamas, Belize, among others.
“As at the end of 2024, US$110.3 million had been pledged by several countries, including the USA, Canada, France, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Algeria,” disclosed Dr. Mwaura, in a press statement.
He revealed that $85 million had been received by the Trust Fund, including substantial amounts from the United States.
While a portion of the undisbursed US contribution amounting to $15 million has been temporarily held due to the US Presidential directive, the Government Spokesperson maintained that the Fund remains well-resourced to support the mission, until the end of September 2025.
Dr. Mwaura re-affirmed that Kenya and its partners remain fully committed to ensuring the Mission transitions to a full UN-led operation, to guarantee its long-term financial sustainability and security mandate.
By Michael Omondi
