U.S Points Out Kenya’s Important Role in Maintaining Haiti’s Stability
The United States has applauded Kenya for its involvement in assisting efforts to stabilise Haiti, calling the country’s contribution vital in preventing further deterioration in security in the Caribbean island.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Kenya has been an important partner in a variety of areas, including African counterterrorism, but that its involvement in Haiti is especially noteworthy.
He stated that Kenya had “carried a huge burden” for nearly two years as the lead country in international attempts to restore order in Haiti.
He also stated that without Kenya’s intervention, the situation in the country may have been even more difficult.
“Our gratitude for the role they have played is extraordinary,” Rubio said.
He also stated that the gains made would provide the groundwork for the next phase of Washington’s strategy in Haiti.
.@SecRubio at a signing ceremony with Kenya’s President Ruto, “Kenya is one of our strongest partners in so many different fields, whether it’s the fight that we’ve fought together against terrorism on the continent but beyond that, and in our own hemisphere.” pic.twitter.com/Y67oWibdFJ
— Department of State (@StateDept) December 4, 2025
The United States is ready to move to a gang-suppression force aimed at reducing bloodshed and restoring stability.
Rubio stated that Kenya’s participation has helped make this feasible, but he stressed that Nairobi cannot be asked to bear the burden alone.
Met with Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto. We signed a groundbreaking agreement that protects American taxpayers, empowers Kenya, and saves lives. We also discussed security cooperation, commercial opportunities for American businesses, and Kenya’s significant contributions to… pic.twitter.com/Z5F6krT5eB
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) December 4, 2025
He urged neighboring nations and the international community to contribute to the mission, emphasizing the importance of ongoing support during Haiti’s sensitive transition period.
President Ruto underlined Kenya’s long-term support for Haitian stabilization initiatives.
He stated that Kenya will continue to contribute to the forthcoming gang suppression force and help safeguard the accomplishments established over the previous two years.
Ruto noted that Kenya’s deployment had provided valuable experience that will be important for the next phase of the mission.
“Kenya will continue to be available in Haiti to do what we can to ensure that the experience we have gathered will be of benefit to the gang suppression force,” he said.
“I did promise that we are not going to walk away from Haiti.”
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The President also acknowledged the United States’ support, saying Kenya’s operations would not have been possible without Washington’s backing.
“We would not have succeeded in Haiti if it were not for the support, the friendship, and the partnership of the United States,” he said.
Ruto joined US officials in urging countries in the Americas and the broader international community to share responsibility for the next phase of stabilising Haiti.
He called on members of the Organization of American States to take a leading role, encouraging contributions including personnel, equipment, and funding.
U.S Points Out Kenya’s Important Role in Maintaining Haiti’s Stability
